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R824 SLD

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,235 mi
Last recorded23,235 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 SLD
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 23,235 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 23,154 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 23,154 miles

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 23,075 miles

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

Rear sissy bar is loose

Pass 22 Oct 2022 22,305 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 22,305 miles

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

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 19,387 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 17,704 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 17,704 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 17,283 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 16,938 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 16,827 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 16,464 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 16,342 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 15,698 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 14,856 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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R824 SLD is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R824 SLD, 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 R824 SLD registered?

R824 SLD is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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