MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,912 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs 650 A?
Based on 1,450 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.
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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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