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R987 FNE

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,921 mi
Last recorded18,921 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 FNE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 18,921 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 18,921 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 17,466 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 16,040 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 16,040 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 16,002 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 12,226 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 12,160 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 11,342 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 11,260 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 11,196 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 11,085 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 10,905 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 10,732 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 10,187 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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R987 FNE is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R987 FNE, 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 R987 FNE registered?

R987 FNE is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R987 FNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R987 FNE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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