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R741 SFJ

1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,242 mi
Last recorded45,242 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A17,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 SFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 650 A
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 45,242 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 42,689 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 41,729 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 40,559 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 37,534 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 36,147 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 35,017 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 33,749 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 32,538 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 32,538 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 31,382 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 30,260 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 28,587 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 27,232 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 25,699 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 23,099 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 19,571 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 16,451 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 13,602 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 13,599 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 11,705 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 10,196 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs 650 A?

Based on 1,450 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
529
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 4
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R741 SFJ is a 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 17,380 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xvs 650 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R741 SFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xvs 650 A typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Xvs 650 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R741 SFJ registered?

R741 SFJ is a 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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