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R165 AMS

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,229 mi
Last recorded37,229 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 AMS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 37,229 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 35,846 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 35,108 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 33,555 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 31,674 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 29,005 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 27,087 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 24,394 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 19,175 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 16,692 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 14,725 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 12,810 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 11,249 miles

rear number plate cracked but secure

Pass 15 May 2012 9,923 miles

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

crack in number plate

Pass 16 May 2011 5,875 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 5,795 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 5,452 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 5,294 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 4,834 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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R165 AMS is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R165 AMS, 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 R165 AMS registered?

R165 AMS is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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