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R266 TEW

1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,912 mi
Last recorded61,912 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A17,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 TEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 650 A
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2013 61,912 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 61,912 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 51,613 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 51,291 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 51,269 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 30 Jul 2010 50,661 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,899 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 46,881 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 43,316 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 36,187 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs 650 A?

Based on 1,450 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
529
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 4
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R266 TEW is a 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 17,380 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 Xvs 650 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R266 TEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xvs 650 A typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Xvs 650 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R266 TEW is a 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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