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R460 OGN

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

14,024 mi
Last recorded14,024 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 OGN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 14,024 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 13,519 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 12,652 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 12,652 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 12,579 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 12,138 miles

Front brake fluid slightly dirty

Fail 3 May 2016 12,138 miles

Front brake fluid slightly dirty

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 11,871 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 11,248 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 10,678 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 9,991 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 8,561 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 8,518 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 8,517 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 8,206 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 7,966 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 6,703 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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R460 OGN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R460 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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What year was R460 OGN registered?

R460 OGN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R460 OGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R460 OGN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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