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R121 FDX

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,209 mi
Last recorded16,209 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 FDX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 16,209 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 15,807 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2022 14,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 14,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 13,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 13,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 13,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 13,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 11,601 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 11,601 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 May 2014 11,601 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 11,600 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 11,321 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 11,103 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 11,008 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 10,735 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 10,332 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 9,382 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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R121 FDX is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R121 FDX, 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 R121 FDX registered?

R121 FDX is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R121 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 FDX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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