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R941 HWV

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,985 mi
Last recorded31,985 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 HWV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 31,985 miles

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

Rear shock absorber modified on frame bolt but secure.

Pass 17 Aug 2020 31,952 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded ALL SPOKES (5.2.2 (d))

SWING ARM ADJUSTERS MISSING

Pass 6 Jun 2019 31,886 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 31,404 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 30,283 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 28,925 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 27,808 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2013 27,175 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 26,405 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 26,399 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 23,480 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 21,313 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 18,123 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 16,624 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 13,710 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 13,710 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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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R941 HWV is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R941 HWV, 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 R941 HWV registered?

R941 HWV is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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