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R688 XTP

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,579 mi
Last recorded35,579 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 XTP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 35,579 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 35,423 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 35,423 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 35,354 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 35,289 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 33,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 32,729 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 30,150 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 29,504 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 28,757 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2014 27,909 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 27,909 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2013 26,495 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 24,694 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 22,772 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 21,924 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 20,824 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 20,606 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 20,132 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 19,098 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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R688 XTP is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R688 XTP, 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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R688 XTP is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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