MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,036 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)
Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
front tyer pressure low
Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)
Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
front tyer pressure low
1 engine shut off switch broken
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
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R257 VFJ is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R257 VFJ, 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 R257 VFJ registered?
R257 VFJ is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R257 VFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R257 VFJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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