MOT Status
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26,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition baffles not fitted (8.1.1 (a))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
front mud guard missing at time of test
front brake travel high
front shocks little weak but working
rear tyre starting to perish
Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
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R223 EGK is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
Across all 1997 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 16,314 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 R223 EGK, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R223 EGK registered?
R223 EGK is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 5 September 1997.
Is R223 EGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R223 EGK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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