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S895 FVE

1998 Yamaha Xvs

Silver Petrol 1294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,391 mi
Last recorded28,391 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS895 FVE
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,294cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 28,391 miles

Front Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel line connecting carburettors are wet with fuel, but not dripping ()

Pass 6 May 2025 27,871 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 26,963 miles

front tyre valve stem deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2021 26,579 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 25,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 25,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering linkage locking device ineffective top nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs?

Based on 8,868 MOT tests across 1,225 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
778
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
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S895 FVE is a 1998 Yamaha Xvs in Silver with a 1,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xvs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S895 FVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xvs typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Xvs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S895 FVE registered?

S895 FVE is a 1998 Yamaha Xvs, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S895 FVE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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