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R164 PFJ

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

6,690 mi
Last recorded6,690 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 PFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 6,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 6,306 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 6,220 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 6,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 5,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 4,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 4,839 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 3,771 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 3,761 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 3,006 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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R164 PFJ is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R164 PFJ, 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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R164 PFJ is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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