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R982 XWP

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

24,695 mi
Last recorded24,695 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 XWP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 24,695 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 21,651 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 21,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 21,137 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 20,988 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 20,465 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 19,799 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 18,991 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 18,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 18,241 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 18,241 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 15,708 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 15,387 miles

tricycle weight 280kg on file

Pass 14 Apr 2007 14,934 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 13,999 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2006 13,999 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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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R982 XWP is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R982 XWP, 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 R982 XWP registered?

R982 XWP is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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