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1998 Yamaha XVS 650 A 0.6L Petrol · S277 BFE

S277 BFE

1998 Yamaha XVS 650 A (0.6L, petrol). First registered 21/08/1998. Recorded mileage 54,877 miles. MOT valid until 23/06/2027.

Make & Model
YAMAHA XVS 650 A
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 23/06/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
54,877 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 23/06/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
649cc

S277 BFE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
  • 54,877 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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S277 BFE Mileage History

  1. 06/04/202351,613 mi
  2. 30/04/202454,136 mi+2,523 mi
  3. 18/06/202554,167 mi+31 mi
  4. 21/06/202554,198 mi+31 mi
  5. 25/06/202654,877 mi+679 mi

Average of roughly 1,014 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S277 BFE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 13:11
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A (S277 BFE) between April 2023 and June 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Tyre is unsuitable rear fitment tyre fitted front (5.2.3 (a))”; “Fuel cap ineffective temporary fuel cap fitted, will not maintain a seal when tank is filled (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured rear suspension shock absorber mounting to swing arm broken away. ”.

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