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MIJ 1962

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

13,487 mi
Last recorded13,487 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIJ 1962
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 13,487 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 13,232 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 12,948 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (1.27mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 12,719 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (1.21mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 12,557 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 12,314 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 12,167 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 11,951 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 11,868 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 11,527 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 11,527 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 11,257 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2014 10,871 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 10,095 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 9,532 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 9,224 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2009 8,861 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 8,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Oct 2007 8,096 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 7,694 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 6,936 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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MIJ 1962 is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 MIJ 1962, 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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MIJ 1962 is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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