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S931 RCL

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,528 mi
Last recorded30,528 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS931 RCL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2026 30,528 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 29,498 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 28,280 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 27,405 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 26,472 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 26,042 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 24,290 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 22,978 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 21,488 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 20,208 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 20,155 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 19,660 miles

slight sideplay in rear swinging arm assy

Pass 1 Aug 2012 19,635 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 18,076 miles

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 15,666 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 15,281 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 14,671 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 13,398 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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S931 RCL is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S931 RCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S931 RCL registered?

S931 RCL is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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