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R147 WOH

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

19,451 mi
Last recorded19,451 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 WOH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 19,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 19,451 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 18,831 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,293 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 18,280 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 17,803 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 17,609 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,609 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 17,252 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 17,252 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 15,314 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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R147 WOH 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 63.6%.

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 R147 WOH, 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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R147 WOH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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