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R168 FCA

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Grey Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,509 mi
Last recorded20,509 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 FCA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 20,509 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 18,948 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 18,948 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 18,451 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 18,451 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 16,706 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 15,027 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 12,462 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 11,698 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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R168 FCA is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Grey with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R168 FCA, 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 R168 FCA registered?

R168 FCA is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R168 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R168 FCA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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