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R679 ULE

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,230 mi
Last recorded61,230 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 ULE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 61,230 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 60,519 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 60,140 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 59,943 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 59,669 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 59,669 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 59,072 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 59,072 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 57,358 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 54,969 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 52,482 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 48,807 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 48,354 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 48,135 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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R679 ULE is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R679 ULE, 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 R679 ULE registered?

R679 ULE is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R679 ULE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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