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R241 VSJ

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,206 mi
Last recorded30,206 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 VSJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 30,206 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 29,941 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 29,571 miles

NSF mirror not fitted

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2013 28,473 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 27,719 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 27,583 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 25,418 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 25,402 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

n/s/f shock absorber seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2008 23,935 miles

n/s/f shock absorder seal dteriroated

Pass 11 Aug 2006 22,493 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 22,493 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

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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R241 VSJ is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R241 VSJ, 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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R241 VSJ is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 25 July 1998.

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