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L4 OTG

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,136 mi
Last recorded11,136 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 OTG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 11,136 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 11,128 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 11,119 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 11,069 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 10,990 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 10,711 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 10,601 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 10,415 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 10,290 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 10,042 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 9,647 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 9,366 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 8,655 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 8,279 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 8,150 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 7,701 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 7,279 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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L4 OTG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 L4 OTG, 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 L4 OTG registered?

L4 OTG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is L4 OTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 OTG shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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