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R790 SWN

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

12,230 mi
Last recorded12,230 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 SWN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 12,230 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 12,199 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2024 11,765 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 11,532 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 10,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 10,680 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 10,486 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 10,432 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 10,432 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 10,432 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 10,432 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 10,432 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 10,206 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 10,189 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 9,944 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 9,857 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 9,819 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 9,729 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 9,324 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 9,324 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 8,970 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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R790 SWN 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 76.2%.

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 R790 SWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R790 SWN registered?

R790 SWN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R790 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R790 SWN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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