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R237 BCR

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,670 mi
Last recorded8,670 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 BCR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 8,670 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 6,038 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 6,016 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 5,036 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 4,934 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 4,531 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 4,229 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 4,019 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 3,828 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 3,774 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 3,611 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 3,611 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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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R237 BCR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R237 BCR, 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 R237 BCR registered?

R237 BCR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R237 BCR safe to buy?

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