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1998 Yamaha XVS650 0.6L Petrol · S726 BFA

S726 BFA

1998 Yamaha XVS650 (0.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 24,594 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
YAMAHA XVS650
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30 Jun 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
24,594 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30 Jun 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
649cc
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S726 BFA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
  • 24,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)

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

S726 BFA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 15:58
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 Xvs650 (S726 BFA) between June 2023 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

S726 BFA Mileage History

  1. 01/06/202323,882 mi
  2. 09/06/202323,886 mi+4 mi
  3. 08/06/202424,215 mi+329 mi
  4. 17/06/202524,377 mi+162 mi
  5. 02/07/202624,594 mi+217 mi

Average of roughly 231 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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