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R871 HCG

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

23,558 mi
Last recorded23,558 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 HCG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 23,558 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025 23,421 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 23,385 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 23,318 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 23,262 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 23,203 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 23,149 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 23,023 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 22,914 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 22,746 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 22,690 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 22,424 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 22,154 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 22,154 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 21,835 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 21,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 21,131 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 20,564 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 19,997 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 19,482 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 19,482 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2006 18,914 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 18,914 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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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R871 HCG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R871 HCG, 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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R871 HCG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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