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R893 AON

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33,495 mi
Last recorded33,495 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 AON
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 33,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 31,804 miles

No front mud guard

Pass 20 Sep 2023 31,012 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 30,211 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 29,277 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 28,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudguard missing

Fail 1 Oct 2020 28,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudguard missing

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 28,004 miles

Front and rear mudguards missing.

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front brake hose, bracket loose.

Fail 28 May 2020 28,004 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front and rear mudguards missing.

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front brake hose, bracket loose.

Pass 24 Jul 2018 24,364 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 22,497 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 20,248 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 118,243 miles

Rear tyre has cracking on side walls

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 18,236 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear tyre has cracking on side walls

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 15,674 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 15,159 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 13,866 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 11,959 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 9,740 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 9,738 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 9,258 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 9,074 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 8,803 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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R893 AON is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black 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 R893 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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R893 AON is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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