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R307 LBD

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,292 mi
Last recorded19,292 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR307 LBD
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 19,292 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 19,177 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 18,544 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 18,544 miles

Front Brake lever pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2013 18,046 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 17,309 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 15,604 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 14,937 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 14,776 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 14,542 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 12,644 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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R307 LBD is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R307 LBD, 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 R307 LBD registered?

R307 LBD is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 29 March 1998.

Is R307 LBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R307 LBD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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