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R170 XAO

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,406 mi
Last recorded18,406 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 XAO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 18,406 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 18,085 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 17,877 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 17,518 miles

Front mudguard missing

Fail 19 May 2022 17,518 miles

Front mudguard missing

Upper Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 17,233 miles

Front no mudguard fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2019 16,492 miles

no front fender fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2019 16,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

no front fender fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 15,403 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 14,393 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 13,367 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 12,650 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 12,650 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 11,012 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 9,098 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 8,968 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 8,932 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 8,892 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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R170 XAO is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R170 XAO, 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 R170 XAO registered?

R170 XAO is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R170 XAO safe to buy?

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