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H16 DYL

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,755 mi
Last recorded9,755 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 DYL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2025 9,755 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 9,402 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 8,956 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 8,744 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 8,348 miles

Front front tyre cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2020 7,803 miles

Front Tyre has hair line cracks in it.

Pass 16 Jul 2019 7,114 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 6,268 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 6,255 miles

Rear tyre has some small hair line cracks in the wall of the tyre.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 6,243 miles

hair line cracks in wall of rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2013 6,228 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 6,204 miles

Rear budguard & carrier loose.

Pass 29 May 2010 6,048 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 5,902 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 5,484 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 5,429 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?

Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,735
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 619
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 250
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 188
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 171
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 161
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H16 DYL is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,680 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XVS650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 619 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H16 DYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVS650 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H16 DYL registered?

H16 DYL is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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