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R436 TEG

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,456 mi
Last recorded64,456 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 TEG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 May 2025 64,456 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 63,997 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 62,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 60,776 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 59,139 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 57,736 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 56,950 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 56,449 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 54,976 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 52,603 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,760 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 48,430 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 47,413 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 42,844 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 41,627 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 40,110 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 38,642 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 37,970 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 36,028 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 33,309 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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R436 TEG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R436 TEG, 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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R436 TEG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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