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R729 CNB

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,007 mi
Last recorded49,007 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 CNB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 49,007 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 48,706 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2024 47,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 47,098 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 42,719 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 40,109 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 38,937 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 38,937 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 38,487 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 38,487 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))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 37,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 37,523 miles

Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 33,889 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 28,280 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2014 23,057 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 19,292 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2012 15,419 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 15,034 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 13,385 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front brake adjustment poor

Pass 14 Aug 2009 12,378 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 12,378 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 11,046 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 9,209 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 7,596 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2006 7,596 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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R729 CNB is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R729 CNB, 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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R729 CNB is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 14 February 1998.

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