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R611 EJN

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Grey Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

18,488 mi
Last recorded18,488 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 EJN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 18,488 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 18,347 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 18,077 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 18,077 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect INCORECT SIZE. (0.1 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 17,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced Recommend headlamp is replaced with a conventional bulb type as light intensity is reduced. (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 17,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2020 17,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 17,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 17,563 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 17,312 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 17,084 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 12,918 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 12,380 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 12,380 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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R611 EJN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Grey with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R611 EJN, 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 R611 EJN registered?

R611 EJN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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