MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,526 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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 ,
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 ,
Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
rear tyre worn to limit
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
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)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R242 SES registered?
R242 SES is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 20 March 1998.
Is R242 SES safe to buy?
The MOT history for R242 SES shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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