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R435 OGN

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,155 mi
Last recorded21,155 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 OGN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 21,155 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 21,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

seat slightly loose

Pass 13 Aug 2021 20,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 19,456 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 19,445 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 19,445 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 19,442 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 19,436 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 19,393 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,393 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 19,325 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,261 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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R435 OGN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R435 OGN, 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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R435 OGN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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