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S775 RKJ

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,500 mi
Last recorded14,500 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS775 RKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 14,500 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front mudguard missing

exhaust noisy

Pass 14 Sep 2023 14,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mud guard missing

Pass 30 Aug 2022 14,460 miles

Front mudguard missing

exhaust noisy

Fail 15 Aug 2022 14,447 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 14,378 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 14,378 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 14,073 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 13,422 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 15,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 14,043 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 13,989 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 13,989 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 13,850 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 13,847 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 13,187 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 13,149 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 13,149 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 10,385 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 8,485 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2007 8,485 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 7,545 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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S775 RKJ is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S775 RKJ, 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 S775 RKJ registered?

S775 RKJ is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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