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R839 EKP

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,291 mi
Last recorded23,291 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 EKP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 23,291 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 22,542 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 22,027 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 22,027 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working bulb replaced (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 21,248 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 19,975 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 19,854 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose rear wheel has a large portion of loose spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 18,605 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 18,585 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 18,261 miles

frame slightly rusty in places

Pass 29 Mar 2010 16,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 16,844 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 16,154 miles

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

Registration plate may not be legal. Advise replacement with compliant plate ASAP.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 15,800 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 15,572 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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R839 EKP is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R839 EKP, 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 R839 EKP registered?

R839 EKP is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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