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R205 WHH

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,042 mi
Last recorded23,042 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 WHH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 23,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyre perished

Rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Nov 2020 22,916 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 21,167 miles

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 21,167 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 16,703 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 15,553 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 11,295 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 9,613 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 9,469 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 9,469 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 9,284 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 9,284 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 9,096 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 8,896 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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R205 WHH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R205 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 R205 WHH registered?

R205 WHH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R205 WHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 WHH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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