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R207 TNR

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,982 mi
Last recorded16,982 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 TNR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 16,982 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 16,575 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 16,374 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 15,712 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 15,712 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 15,208 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 14,729 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 13,541 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 13,060 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 12,303 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 11,709 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 11,709 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 11,166 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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R207 TNR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R207 TNR, 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 R207 TNR registered?

R207 TNR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R207 TNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R207 TNR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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