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R314 LKH

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

16,095 mi
Last recorded16,095 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 LKH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 16,095 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 15,875 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 15,527 miles

Both tyres aged/deteriorated, rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 15,142 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 14,731 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 14,411 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 13,414 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 12,921 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 11,577 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 10,787 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 8,858 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 6,551 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 6,522 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

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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R314 LKH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R314 LKH, 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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R314 LKH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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