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R634 SLE

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,145 mi
Last recorded45,145 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 SLE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 45,145 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 40,710 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 37,896 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 36,369 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 35,311 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 35,010 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,990 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 34,973 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 34,973 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 34,776 miles

steering damper mounting bolt not long enough for locknut

Fail 22 Mar 2012 34,776 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

steering damper mounting bolt not long enough for locknut

Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,372 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,366 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 34,362 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,763 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,032 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 33,020 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2007 29,299 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 28,489 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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R634 SLE is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R634 SLE, 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 R634 SLE registered?

R634 SLE is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R634 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R634 SLE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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