MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,938 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front fork seals slightly leaking
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies handle bar control (1.3.1a)
Centre Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front 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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R172 VLL is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 R172 VLL, 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 R172 VLL registered?
R172 VLL is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 25 February 1998.
Is R172 VLL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R172 VLL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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