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R587 KTC

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,346 mi
Last recorded42,346 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 KTC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 42,346 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 42,219 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 42,146 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 42,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 41,991 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 May 2014 40,715 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 39,458 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 38,576 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 38,576 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 33,201 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 27,496 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 27,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2006 20,025 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 18,836 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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R587 KTC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R587 KTC, 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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R587 KTC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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