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R173 VLL

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

9,808 mi
Last recorded9,808 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 VLL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 9,808 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 8,982 miles

both tyres old buy date 2011

Fail 2 Oct 2024 8,982 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

both tyres old buy date 2011

Pass 13 Jul 2022 8,686 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 8,686 miles

Front Suspension component missing Fork bracing missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 8,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 8,292 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 8,272 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 8,272 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 7,877 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 7,770 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 7,710 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 7,519 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 7,507 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 7,230 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 6,723 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 6,020 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 6,016 miles

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

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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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R173 VLL is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R173 VLL, 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 R173 VLL registered?

R173 VLL is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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