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R152 LAA

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

20,275 mi
Last recorded20,275 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 LAA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 20,275 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork stanchion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 20,230 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 20,215 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake ROLLER TEST (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded NIPPLES (5.2.2 (d))

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

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 20,141 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 19,865 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 18,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

throttle likely to stick on full right lock

Fail 9 Jul 2019 18,780 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced rear sub frame. (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 16,789 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 15,407 miles

front brake slightly binding

Fail 20 Jul 2016 15,407 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride engine mounts (6.2.1h)

front brake slightly binding

Fail 28 Jun 2016 15,397 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system lower silencer (7.1.1.c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Brake pedal attachment screws missing. (3.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 14,531 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 14,338 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 14,338 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 14,332 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 14,088 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 13,472 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 12,236 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 11,822 miles

rear tyre tread depth down to 1.2mm

Pass 23 Mar 2007 10,835 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 9,085 miles

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

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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R152 LAA is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R152 LAA, 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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R152 LAA is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 13 June 1998.

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