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R548 YBK

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

23,158 mi
Last recorded23,158 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 YBK
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 23,158 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 22,949 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 22,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

gear selector leaver not secure.

Nearside engine oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2023 22,427 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

gear selector leaver not secure.

Nearside engine oil leak

Rear brake rods rubbing on electrical wiring.

Pass 26 Aug 2022 20,765 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 19,026 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 18,843 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 18,409 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 17,508 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 15,727 miles

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

Front tyre in poor conditiom

Fail 22 Jul 2016 15,654 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

Front tyre in poor conditiom

Pass 11 Jun 2013 15,544 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 15,475 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 15,242 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 15,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 14,934 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 14,622 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 14,586 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 13,429 miles

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

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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R548 YBK is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R548 YBK, 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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R548 YBK is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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