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R244 EOW

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,359 mi
Last recorded9,359 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 EOW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 9,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 9,248 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 9,059 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 9,051 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 8,952 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 8,726 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 8,018 miles

Front tyre worn uneven

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2021 8,018 miles

Front tyre worn uneven

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 7,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 6,243 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 4,930 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 4,854 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 4,682 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 4,537 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 4,382 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 4,050 miles

rear tyre now starting to crack.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 3,280 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 3,188 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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R244 EOW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R244 EOW, 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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R244 EOW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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