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R94 JPN

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

18,422 mi
Last recorded18,422 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 JPN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 18,422 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 18,256 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 18,124 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 18,108 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 18,094 miles

Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp LESS THAN 240 MM APART (4.4.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp INDICATOR INTERGRAL WITH TAILLIGHT LESS THAN 1 (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 17,800 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 16,964 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 16,070 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 14,358 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 13,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 11,766 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 11,765 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 11,765 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 11,762 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 11,762 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 11,666 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 11,666 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 11,540 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 11,540 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 11,429 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 11,050 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 10,919 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 10,919 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

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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R94 JPN 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 73.9%.

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 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 R94 JPN, 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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R94 JPN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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