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R691 XTP

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

18,466 mi
Last recorded18,466 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 XTP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 18,466 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 18,239 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 17,451 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 16,236 miles

tyres aged slight perishing

Fail 4 Aug 2022 16,234 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

tyres aged slight perishing

Pass 27 Aug 2021 15,208 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 15,029 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 14,657 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 14,531 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 14,331 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 14,212 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 14,057 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 13,945 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 13,810 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 13,667 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 13,453 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 13,317 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 13,159 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 12,948 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 12,686 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 12,333 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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R691 XTP is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R691 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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What year was R691 XTP registered?

R691 XTP is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R691 XTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R691 XTP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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