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R754 JWC

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,286 mi
Last recorded45,286 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 JWC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 45,286 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 44,837 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 44,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 43,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 42,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 42,643 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear brakes binding very slightly.

Pass 23 Jul 2019 42,613 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 42,517 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 42,427 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 42,384 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 42,315 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 42,275 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 42,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 42,229 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 42,229 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 42,227 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,766 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 41,765 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 8 Aug 2011 41,763 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2009 41,720 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 41,365 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 40,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 29 Jun 2007 40,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 31,702 miles

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

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
Full Yamaha XVS650 reliability report

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R754 JWC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R754 JWC, 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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R754 JWC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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