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R554 TLD

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

25,479 mi
Last recorded25,479 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 TLD
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 25,479 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 25,090 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 25,090 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 24,475 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 23,552 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 23,164 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 22,454 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 21,746 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 21,425 miles

Nearside Rear Rear Indicator Attachment

Pass 26 Mar 2018 21,037 miles

N.S.R Indicator unit damaged

Rear Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 Apr 2017 20,645 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 20,387 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 10 May 2016 20,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 20,035 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 19,341 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 18,808 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 18,224 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 17,587 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 17,023 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 16,238 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 15,292 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 14,269 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 12,560 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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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R554 TLD is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 R554 TLD, 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 R554 TLD registered?

R554 TLD is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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