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R347 WVP

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

7,310 mi
Last recorded7,310 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 WVP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 7,310 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 7,094 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 7,094 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 6,848 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 6,302 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 5,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 5,036 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 4,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 4,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 3,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 3,644 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 3,600 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 3,575 miles

front tyre, cracks through tread.

Pass 6 May 2011 3,390 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 3,243 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 3,213 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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R347 WVP is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R347 WVP, 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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R347 WVP is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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