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R992 CDB

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,384 mi
Last recorded18,384 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 CDB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 18,384 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 18,384 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2014 17,378 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 17,378 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 16,900 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 14,498 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 14,165 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 14,152 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 14,152 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 7 Jul 2009 13,421 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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R992 CDB is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R992 CDB, 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 R992 CDB registered?

R992 CDB is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R992 CDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R992 CDB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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