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R825 SLD

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

11,438 mi
Last recorded11,438 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 SLD
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 11,438 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 11,227 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 10,865 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 10,271 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 10,249 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 9,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 8,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 8,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate slightly reduced in size.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear sidewalls slightly perished.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 8,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2015 8,797 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear number plate slightly small

Pass 3 Sep 2014 8,704 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 8,619 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 8,535 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 8,277 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 8,018 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 8,014 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2009 6,964 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 6,715 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 6,715 miles

Offside 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)

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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R825 SLD is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R825 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 R825 SLD registered?

R825 SLD is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R825 SLD safe to buy?

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