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R546 OFX

1998 Yamaha XVS650

White Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

24,430 mi
Last recorded24,430 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 OFX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 24,430 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 23,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No lights fitted at the time of the test

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy With the front wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 22,637 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 22,637 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 21,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 21,976 miles

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 16,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front engine bolt missing

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 16,974 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front engine bolt missing

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 12,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front fender missing.

Fail 24 Mar 2021 12,870 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front fender missing.

Pass 17 Mar 2020 10,383 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 10,383 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 9,826 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 9,695 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 9,431 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 8,511 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 8,259 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 8,204 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 8,204 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 7,919 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 7,661 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 4,629 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 4,191 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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R546 OFX is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in White with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R546 OFX, 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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R546 OFX is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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