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R137 YAT

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

21,737 mi
Last recorded21,737 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 YAT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 21,737 miles

rear swinging arm corroded but still intact

Pass 22 Feb 2024 19,883 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 19,553 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 19,553 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 19,462 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 19,339 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 18,822 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 18,391 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 17,995 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 17,681 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 17,681 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,405 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 17,105 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 16,831 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 16,553 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 15,981 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 15,026 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 14,157 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 14,157 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 12,582 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 11,565 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 10,795 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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R137 YAT is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R137 YAT, 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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R137 YAT is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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