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R116 WAV

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,965 mi
Last recorded24,965 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 WAV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2025 24,965 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 24,721 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 24,565 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 23,316 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 22,089 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 21,339 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 20,852 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 20,782 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 20,146 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 20,038 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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R116 WAV is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R116 WAV, 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 R116 WAV registered?

R116 WAV is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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