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R269 TRH

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,492 mi
Last recorded22,492 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 TRH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 22,492 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 22,451 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 22,385 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 22,361 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 22,361 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 22,310 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 22,261 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 22,187 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 22,148 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 22,009 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 21,967 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 21,896 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 21,896 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 21,818 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 21,818 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 21,703 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,641 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 21,641 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 21,531 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 21,475 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 21,475 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 21,278 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 21,278 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 20,976 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 20,570 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 20,122 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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R269 TRH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R269 TRH, 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 R269 TRH registered?

R269 TRH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R269 TRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R269 TRH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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