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R538 MVL

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

22,840 mi
Last recorded22,840 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 MVL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 22,840 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 22,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 22,578 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 22,574 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 22,320 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 21,098 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 21,090 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 20,538 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 17,893 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 16,145 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 14,882 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 14,309 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 13,036 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2010
Pass 28 May 2009 10,867 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 10,219 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 8,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 7,327 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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R538 MVL is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R538 MVL, 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 R538 MVL registered?

R538 MVL is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R538 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R538 MVL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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