CarVerify

Free Car Check

R294 RFJ

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

11,179 mi
Last recorded11,179 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 RFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 11,179 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 11,179 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 10,789 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 10,770 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 10,550 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 10,363 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 7,626 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 6,062 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 5,992 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 5,553 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 5,149 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 5,079 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 4,953 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 4,829 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 4,657 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 4,541 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 4,282 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 4,072 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 3,974 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 3,720 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 3,591 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 3,515 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
Full Yamaha XVS650 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R294 RFJ is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R294 RFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R294 RFJ?

You can check the full history of R294 RFJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R294 RFJ registered?

R294 RFJ is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R294 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R294 RFJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R294 RFJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R294 RFJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.