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R146 FNV

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,149 mi
Last recorded34,149 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 FNV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 34,149 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 34,149 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake component modification adversely affecting braking performance brake cam cracked on rear link arm (1.1.21 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 33,785 miles

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER DUST SEAL CORRODED

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER DUST SEAL CORRODED

Rear TYRE VALVE COVER MISSING

Pass 15 May 2019 32,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 30,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 29,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 26,441 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,560 miles

daylight use only no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2014 17,222 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2007 14,529 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 11,019 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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R146 FNV is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R146 FNV, 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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R146 FNV is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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