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R488 EGN

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

43,298 mi
Last recorded43,298 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 EGN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 43,298 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 43,004 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 39,414 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 30,694 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 29,022 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 27,168 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 26,994 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 26,994 miles

Upper Exhaust mounting missing Bolt missing (7.1.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 22,074 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 20,110 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 19,975 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 19,934 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,859 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 19,830 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 19,707 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 19,238 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 17,985 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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R488 EGN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R488 EGN, 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 R488 EGN registered?

R488 EGN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R488 EGN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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