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R73 RCF

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,384 mi
Last recorded44,384 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 RCF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 44,384 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 44,110 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 43,435 miles

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 43,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 41,517 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 40,169 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 39,351 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 38,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 38,108 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies pedal (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,092 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 31,803 miles

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

all direction indicators are flashing at 120 per minute which maxium for this bike

front suspension is slightly springy-soft advise

Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 24,725 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Apr 2010 24,717 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,101 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 24,101 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 21,432 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 17,427 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 14,398 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 14,398 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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R73 RCF is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R73 RCF, 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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R73 RCF is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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