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R356 RSP

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,834 mi
Last recorded7,834 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 RSP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 7,834 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 7,820 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 7,820 miles

Headlamp aim too high needs adjustment. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 7,769 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 7,598 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 7,566 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 7,377 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 7,230 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 7,133 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 7,023 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 6,799 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 6,516 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 6,324 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 6,058 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 5,487 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 4,845 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 4,531 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 4,297 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 4,029 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 3,989 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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R356 RSP is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R356 RSP, 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 R356 RSP registered?

R356 RSP is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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