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R936 AWF

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,314 mi
Last recorded13,314 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR936 AWF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 13,314 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 13,314 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2013 13,138 miles

indicators flashing fast

Pass 8 Mar 2011 12,305 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 11,522 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 11,522 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 5,477 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 5,288 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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R936 AWF is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R936 AWF, 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 R936 AWF registered?

R936 AWF is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R936 AWF safe to buy?

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