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R499 XRV

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,135 mi
Last recorded26,135 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 XRV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2026 26,135 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 25,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 25,796 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 25,462 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 24,763 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2016 23,632 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 22,682 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 22,334 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 21,701 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 20,582 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 19,596 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 18,380 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 18,340 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 17,454 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 15,792 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 12,881 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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R499 XRV is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R499 XRV, 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 R499 XRV registered?

R499 XRV is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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