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R263 RFR

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

30,094 mi
Last recorded30,094 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 RFR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 30,094 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 30,094 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 29,571 miles

Rear tyre wall starting to crack

Fail 26 Apr 2021 29,564 miles

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 30 Jul 2018 28,848 miles

Exhaust noisey

Throttle slow to return

Pass 21 Mar 2014 28,821 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 28,813 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,780 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 28,780 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 28,128 miles

front tyre cracking across tread

Pass 20 Jul 2010 26,501 miles

bolt missing rear mount

front tyre cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,098 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,151 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 21,412 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 19,786 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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R263 RFR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R263 RFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R263 RFR registered?

R263 RFR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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