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R827 NWO

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,065 mi
Last recorded31,065 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 NWO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 31,065 miles

intermitant fault on rear indicators and loose

Pass 6 Jul 2023 30,578 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 29,077 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 28,158 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 25,950 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 22,694 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 18,143 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 14,463 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 14,463 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 12,962 miles

Front brake binding slightly when spun by hand.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 12,397 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 12,358 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 12,300 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 12,283 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 12,075 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 11,868 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 11,593 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 11,163 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 10,816 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2007 10,816 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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R827 NWO is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R827 NWO, 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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R827 NWO is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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