MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R148 FBW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R148 FBW, 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 R148 FBW registered?
R148 FBW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 26 March 1998.
Is R148 FBW safe to buy?
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