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R611 OVT

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,774 mi
Last recorded68,774 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 OVT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 9 May 2026 68,774 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 68,238 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 66,112 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 61,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 57,165 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 56,329 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 51,751 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 48,433 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,115 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 42,258 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 38,669 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,729 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 30,517 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 27,797 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 23,333 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 17,798 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 13,669 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 6,811 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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R611 OVT is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R611 OVT, 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 OVT registered?

R611 OVT is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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