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R131 MNV

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,681 mi
Last recorded15,681 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 MNV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 15,681 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 15,594 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 15,508 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 15,337 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 15,211 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 15,141 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 14,915 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 14,530 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 14,293 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 14,116 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 13,915 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 13,699 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 13,089 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 12,847 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 12,440 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 12,364 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 12,010 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,696 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 11,337 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 10,815 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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R131 MNV is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R131 MNV, 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 R131 MNV registered?

R131 MNV is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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