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R159 PGC

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,497 mi
Last recorded28,497 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 PGC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 28,497 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 28,296 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 28,296 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking fuel tap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 28,212 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2021 27,845 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 27,573 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 27,450 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 27,450 miles

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

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 27,200 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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 19 Sep 2016 26,494 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering front mud guard corroded and broken on o/s/f (2.1.2e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit becoming low through centre of tread (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit becoming low through centre of tread (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2015 26,096 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 25,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 24,635 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 22,539 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 19,758 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 16,166 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 11,269 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 10,241 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 9,205 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 9,205 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Lower Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 8,690 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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R159 PGC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R159 PGC, 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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R159 PGC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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