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R772 VAM

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,123 mi
Last recorded13,123 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR772 VAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 13,123 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 11,544 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 11,528 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 11,516 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 11,372 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 11,126 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 11,114 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 10,026 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 10,000 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 9,977 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 9,907 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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R772 VAM is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R772 VAM, 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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What year was R772 VAM registered?

R772 VAM is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R772 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R772 VAM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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