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R881 AON

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

17,106 mi
Last recorded17,106 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 AON
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 17,106 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 16,873 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 16,568 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 16,269 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 16,032 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 15,414 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 14,698 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on off side of front tyre (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 13,927 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 13,123 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 12,575 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 11,941 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 11,668 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 10,920 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 10,920 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 10,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 10,083 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 9,820 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 9,367 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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R881 AON is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R881 AON, 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 R881 AON registered?

R881 AON is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R881 AON safe to buy?

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