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R486 WOC

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,986 mi
Last recorded4,986 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 WOC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2025 4,986 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 4,214 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 4,114 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 4,028 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 3,963 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 3,737 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 3,463 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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R486 WOC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R486 WOC, 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 R486 WOC registered?

R486 WOC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R486 WOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R486 WOC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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