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R175 VLH

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,394 mi
Last recorded16,394 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 VLH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 16,394 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 15,487 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 14,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 12,574 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 12,547 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 12,547 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 12,130 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 11,837 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 10,594 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 10,593 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 8,626 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 6,975 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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R175 VLH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R175 VLH, 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 R175 VLH registered?

R175 VLH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R175 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R175 VLH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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