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R242 SES

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

1,526 mi
Last recorded1,526 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 SES
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 1,526 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all 4 (4.4.4 (a))

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

frame has been modified from general appearance ,

Fail 11 Nov 2020 1,526 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate incorrect black and white wrong colour (0.1 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all 4 (4.4.4 (a))

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

frame has been modified from general appearance ,

Pass 6 Nov 2019 1,129 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 1,129 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 692 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 338 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 32,685 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,760 miles

rear tyre worn to limit

Fail 30 Apr 2010 31,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 3 Apr 2007 28,381 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 28,305 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 16,190 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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R242 SES is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R242 SES, 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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R242 SES is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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