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R399 GEV

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,283 mi
Last recorded12,283 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 GEV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 12,283 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 12,212 miles

Front slight cracking of front tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2018 12,201 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 12,085 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 11,839 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 11,580 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 11,283 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 10,786 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 10,615 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 10,310 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 9,868 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 9,688 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 9,672 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 9,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R399 GEV is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R399 GEV, 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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R399 GEV is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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