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R180 MTV

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,330 mi
Last recorded21,330 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 MTV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 21,330 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 20,979 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 20,959 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 20,904 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 20,837 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 20,606 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 19,030 miles

aftermarket silencers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2017 17,246 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 17,246 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2015 16,128 miles

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

rear tyre perrishing

Pass 29 Apr 2014 13,834 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 12,178 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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R180 MTV is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R180 MTV, 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 R180 MTV registered?

R180 MTV is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R180 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R180 MTV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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