1997 Yamaha XVS650 0.6L Petrol · R798 DGY
1997 Yamaha XVS650 (0.6L, petrol). First registered 06/10/1997. Recorded mileage 6,162 miles. MOT valid until 31/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- YAMAHA XVS650
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 6,162 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 648cc
R798 DGY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 6,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R798 DGY Mileage History
- 26/07/20071,106 mi
- 30/07/20081,134 mi+28 mi
- 27/07/20091,696 mi+562 mi
- 03/07/20102,065 mi+369 mi
- 09/07/201121,956 mi+19,891 mi
- 12/07/20122,373 mi-19,583 mi
- 06/07/20132,546 mi+173 mi
- 12/07/20142,780 mi+234 mi
- 11/07/20153,114 mi+334 mi
- 14/07/20163,240 mi+126 mi
- 04/07/20173,482 mi+242 mi
- 30/06/20183,759 mi+277 mi
- 03/07/20194,039 mi+280 mi
- 11/07/20194,045 mi+6 mi
- 08/07/20204,423 mi+378 mi
- 02/07/20214,866 mi+443 mi
- 15/07/20225,266 mi+400 mi
- 23/06/20235,522 mi+256 mi
- 20/07/20245,603 mi+81 mi
- 02/04/20255,690 mi+87 mi
- 26/03/20266,162 mi+472 mi
Average of roughly 271 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R798 DGY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Yamaha Xvs650 (R798 DGY) between July 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Tyre has ply or cord exposed sidewall on front Tyre severely cracked showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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