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R56 STF

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,872 mi
Last recorded19,872 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 STF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 19,872 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 19,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 19,594 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 18,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 18,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 18,037 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 18,037 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 15,968 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 15,175 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles fitted (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 15,175 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy baffles fitted (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 14,135 miles

exhaust baffles fitted

slight travel on rear brake lever

Fail 18 Jun 2016 14,135 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

exhaust baffles fitted

slight travel on rear brake lever

Pass 28 Feb 2015 9,906 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

o/s side panel missing

Fail 27 Feb 2015 9,906 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

o/s side panel missing

Pass 28 Apr 2006 9,878 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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R56 STF is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R56 STF, 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 R56 STF registered?

R56 STF is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R56 STF safe to buy?

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