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R64 OAN

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

64,618 mi
Last recorded64,618 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 OAN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 64,618 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 64,421 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 64,113 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 63,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 63,676 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 58,982 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 55,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front suspension slightly soft

Pass 29 Sep 2018 52,083 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 46,142 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 43,194 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 41,572 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 40,782 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 40,635 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 40,617 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 39,648 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 37,588 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 35,000 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 31,991 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 31,991 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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R64 OAN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R64 OAN, 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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R64 OAN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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