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R172 XDC

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Grey Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,064 mi
Last recorded54,064 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 XDC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 54,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear stop lamp switch sticking slightly.

Pass 29 Jul 2019 54,049 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 54,049 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear stop lamp switch sticking slightly.

Pass 17 May 2018 54,017 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 54,017 miles

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 53,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 53,907 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre fouling another component mud guard (4.1.4)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 53,684 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 53,611 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 7 Jun 2014 53,666 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,880 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,668 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,440 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 42,553 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,177 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 32,312 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 29,698 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 26,551 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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R172 XDC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Grey with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XDC, 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 XDC registered?

R172 XDC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 23 May 1998.

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