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R150 HVW

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

29,747 mi
Last recorded29,747 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 HVW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 29,747 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 29,156 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 28,718 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 27,784 miles

Front fork sill dust covers perished

Rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Mar 2022 26,873 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 25,468 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 23,802 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 22,135 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 20,974 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 20,124 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 19,096 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 17,947 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 16,567 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 15,430 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 15,426 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2008 14,950 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2005 11,547 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2005 11,547 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

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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R150 HVW 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 94.4%.

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 R150 HVW, 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 R150 HVW registered?

R150 HVW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R150 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R150 HVW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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