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R198 WHH

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,660 mi
Last recorded6,660 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 WHH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 6,660 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 6,660 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 6,660 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 6,660 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 6,660 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2009 6,661 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 6,661 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 6,661 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 6,661 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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R198 WHH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R198 WHH, 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 R198 WHH registered?

R198 WHH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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