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R220 FGP

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,715 mi
Last recorded46,715 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 FGP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 46,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disk warn slight lip on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 46,591 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 46,591 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 44,437 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,353 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 33,325 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 31,153 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 28,629 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,566 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 24,261 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,702 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 22,691 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,124 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 16,515 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 16,515 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 8,598 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 8,598 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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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R220 FGP is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R220 FGP, 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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R220 FGP is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R220 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R220 FGP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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