MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Fuel system component leaking fuel tap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear frame area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering front mud guard corroded and broken on o/s/f (2.1.2e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit becoming low through centre of tread (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit becoming low through centre of tread (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Centre Rear Lower Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Offside Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
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R159 PGC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 R159 PGC, 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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R159 PGC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 7 January 1998.
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