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R518 DWS

1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,464 mi
Last recorded37,464 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A17,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR518 DWS
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 650 A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 37,464 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 37,288 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside exhaust noisy

Pass 29 May 2024 37,038 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 36,700 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 35,853 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 35,846 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2016 30,606 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 29,388 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 28,318 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 27,062 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 26,642 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 26,642 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs 650 A?

Based on 1,450 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
529
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 4
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R518 DWS is a 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 17,380 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 Xvs 650 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R518 DWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xvs 650 A typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Xvs 650 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R518 DWS registered?

R518 DWS is a 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R518 DWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R518 DWS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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