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R422 AJC

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

10,091 mi
Last recorded10,091 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 AJC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 10,091 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 9,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 8,896 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 7,369 miles

Wheel corroded but not to excess both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 4,959 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 4,725 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2010 4,122 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 4,117 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 4,117 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 4,109 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 3,979 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 3,979 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 3,929 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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R422 AJC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R422 AJC, 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 R422 AJC registered?

R422 AJC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R422 AJC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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