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R713 SFJ

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,526 mi
Last recorded18,526 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 SFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 18,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 18,196 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

head light mask fitted

no front mudguard fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2024 17,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front mudgaurd missing

Fail 27 Apr 2024 17,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

front mudgaurd missing

Pass 9 May 2023 16,913 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure

Pass 6 May 2022 16,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

front mudguard missing

head light mask fitted

Pass 11 May 2021 10,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

front mudguard missing

front tyre cracking

head light mask fitted

Fail 4 May 2021 10,684 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

front mudguard missing

front tyre cracking

head light mask fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2019 10,333 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 10,333 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Jun 2015 10,261 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 10,149 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 10,004 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 9,553 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 9,373 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 9,099 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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R713 SFJ is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R713 SFJ, 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 R713 SFJ registered?

R713 SFJ is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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