MOT Status
ValidMileage
28,307 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
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R205 WAM is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
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 R205 WAM, 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 R205 WAM registered?
R205 WAM is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 April 1998.
Is R205 WAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R205 WAM shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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