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R246 PVN

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

44,362 mi
Last recorded44,362 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 PVN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 44,362 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 44,071 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 44,070 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 42,599 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 42,599 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 40,157 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 40,157 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 33,930 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 32,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 32,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 32,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 32,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 31,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 31,195 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 31,191 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 30,799 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 30,799 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 29,870 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 29,870 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 28,682 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 28,682 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 27,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 27,009 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 26,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 23,285 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 22,379 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 22,378 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 21,013 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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R246 PVN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 R246 PVN, 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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R246 PVN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 May 1998.

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