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R678 PRS

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,296 mi
Last recorded34,296 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 PRS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 34,296 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 33,271 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 32,042 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 30,902 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 30,902 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 28,545 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 25,537 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 25,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 25,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 25,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2011 24,016 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 24,016 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 22,916 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 22,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 20,878 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 18,920 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 16,584 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 16,383 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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R678 PRS 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 83.3%.

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 R678 PRS, 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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R678 PRS is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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