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R603 WUY

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,877 mi
Last recorded14,877 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 WUY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 14,877 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 14,871 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 14,813 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 14,805 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 14,748 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 14,595 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 14,448 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 14,227 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 13,845 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 13,584 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 13,377 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 13,301 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 13,100 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 12,463 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 12,299 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 12,170 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 11,887 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 11,578 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 11,359 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 11,105 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 10,787 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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R603 WUY is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R603 WUY, 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 R603 WUY registered?

R603 WUY is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R603 WUY safe to buy?

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