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R942 HWV

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

13,125 mi
Last recorded13,125 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 HWV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 13,125 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 12,137 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 12,129 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 12,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 12,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 12,095 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 12,095 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 11,893 miles

Both tyres perished and cracking, no cords visible.

Front fork seal dust covers perished

Front suspension has reduced damping

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 11,870 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 11,869 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 11,850 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 11,785 miles

Oil leak

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

both front suspension dust covers damaged

o/s/f indicator mount perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2009 11,315 miles

front brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Jun 2007 10,993 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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R942 HWV is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R942 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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R942 HWV is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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