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R242 LEU

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

6,745 mi
Last recorded6,745 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 LEU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 6,745 miles

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 5,877 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 5,530 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 4,800 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 4,800 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 4,667 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 3,965 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 3,539 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 3,207 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 2,576 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 2,271 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 2,266 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 2,259 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 2,202 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 2,195 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 2,188 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 2,172 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2009 2,165 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 2,153 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 2,147 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 2,137 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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R242 LEU is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 R242 LEU, 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 R242 LEU registered?

R242 LEU is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R242 LEU safe to buy?

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