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R979 HNE

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

10,467 mi
Last recorded10,467 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 HNE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 10,467 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 10,318 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 10,204 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 9,820 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 9,460 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 8,953 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 8,882 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 8,229 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 7,659 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 7,656 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 7,643 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 7,456 miles

Nail in rear tyre

rear tyre age cracked no ply or cords showing

Pass 22 May 2012 7,443 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 7,428 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a) 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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R979 HNE is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Red 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 R979 HNE, 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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R979 HNE is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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