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R718 MKN

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

15,144 mi
Last recorded15,144 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 MKN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 15,144 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 15,142 miles

Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Apr 2021 14,889 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 14,543 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 13,951 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 13,942 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 13,260 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 12,862 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 12,450 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 12,165 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 12,165 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 11,255 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 9,789 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 9,789 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 9,784 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 8,025 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 6,689 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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R718 MKN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R718 MKN, 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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R718 MKN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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