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R392 RKH

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Purple Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,565 mi
Last recorded11,565 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 RKH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 11,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 10,204 miles

Offside Rear Brake rod worn, but not excessively rod touching frame (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 10,196 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake rod worn, but not excessively Rod touching frame (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 10,196 miles

Headlamp aim too high Incorrect positioning of after market lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Brake rod worn, but not excessively Rod touching frame (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2013 10,194 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 10,178 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 10,178 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 9,889 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 9,889 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 8,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 6,342 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 6,342 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R392 RKH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Purple with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R392 RKH, 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

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What year was R392 RKH registered?

R392 RKH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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