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R625 BUR

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,280 mi
Last recorded42,280 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR625 BUR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 42,280 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 42,227 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

rear mudguard bolt touching tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2024 41,409 miles

exhaust slightly noisey

Fail 2 Oct 2024 41,409 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

exhaust slightly noisey

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 40,471 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 40,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 40,454 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect not the correct size (0.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 38,580 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 38,270 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 37,835 miles

Front Mudguard missing

Pass 15 Sep 2015 36,183 miles

Datime mot only no light fitted

Exhaust noisy

Front mudguard missing

Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,172 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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R625 BUR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R625 BUR, 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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R625 BUR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 11 July 1998.

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