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R714 VLC

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

45,601 mi
Last recorded45,601 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 VLC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 45,601 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 45,601 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 45,555 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 45,487 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 45,467 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 45,467 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 45,419 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 45,173 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 44,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front no mudguard fitted at time of test

Fail 14 May 2019 44,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front no mudguard fitted at time of test

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 43,779 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 43,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 43,041 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 38,431 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 33,810 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 29,673 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 22,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 21,763 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 21,763 miles

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 20,587 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,900 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 18,997 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 18,237 miles

Inner Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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R714 VLC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R714 VLC, 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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R714 VLC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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