CarVerify

Free Car Check

R698 DJW

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,928 mi
Last recorded23,928 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 DJW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 23,928 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 22,617 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 19,721 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 19,411 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 19,198 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 19,198 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2016 18,190 miles

n/s fork dust seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Jul 2014 16,012 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 11,789 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 9,355 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 8,373 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 8,304 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
Full Yamaha XVS650 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R698 DJW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R698 DJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R698 DJW?

You can check the full history of R698 DJW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R698 DJW registered?

R698 DJW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R698 DJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R698 DJW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R698 DJW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R698 DJW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.