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R550 WGC

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Bronze Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,856 mi
Last recorded45,856 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 WGC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 45,856 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 45,566 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 45,195 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 44,540 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 43,944 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 43,077 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 40,650 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 38,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front wheel spokes slightly corroded, Front fender offside mounting loose

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 1 Jan 2016 38,534 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front wheel spokes slightly corroded, Front fender offside mounting loose

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,955 miles

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 34,542 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 34,538 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 34,156 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 33,258 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 33,112 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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R550 WGC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Bronze with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R550 WGC, 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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R550 WGC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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