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R697 XKW

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,280 mi
Last recorded17,280 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 XKW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 17,280 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 17,255 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2021 17,100 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 17,047 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 16,885 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 16,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 16,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high bolt loose (1.6)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 14,581 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 9,140 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 9,135 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2013 8,090 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 8,089 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 7,919 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 7,915 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 7,795 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 7,607 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 7,351 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 7,351 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 6,766 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 6,130 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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R697 XKW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R697 XKW, 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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R697 XKW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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