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R986 KSG

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

16,683 mi
Last recorded16,683 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 KSG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 16,683 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 16,657 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 16,603 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 16,504 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 16,402 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 16,383 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 16,383 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 16,306 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 16,190 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 16,093 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 15,728 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 15,552 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 15,342 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 12,116 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 9,054 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 7,974 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 7,651 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 7,320 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 6,744 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 6,323 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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R986 KSG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R986 KSG, 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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R986 KSG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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