CarVerify

Free Car Check

R947 SLD

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

13,906 mi
Last recorded13,906 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 SLD
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 13,906 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 13,895 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 13,828 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 13,281 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 12,849 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 May 2014 12,294 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 10,776 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 9,194 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 6,740 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

rear tyre starting to perish / sidewalls cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2011 6,660 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

rear tyre starting to perish / sidewalls cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2010 5,439 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 4,976 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 4,847 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 4,609 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
Full Yamaha XVS650 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R947 SLD is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R947 SLD, 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

How do I check the history of R947 SLD?

You can check the full history of R947 SLD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R947 SLD registered?

R947 SLD is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R947 SLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R947 SLD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R947 SLD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R947 SLD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.