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R422 RNL

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

12,032 mi
Last recorded12,032 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 RNL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 12,032 miles

all lights masked over at time of test

Fail 19 Aug 2025 12,032 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

all lights masked over at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2024 11,524 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 11,433 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 11,399 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 11,396 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 11,052 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 11,052 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 10,548 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 10,548 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 9,755 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 9,755 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 9,602 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 9,266 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 8,527 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 8,524 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 8,384 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 7,887 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 7,171 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 6,522 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 6,358 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 6,358 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 RNL is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R422 RNL, 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 RNL registered?

R422 RNL is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 May 1998.

Is R422 RNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R422 RNL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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