MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
offside rear wheel binding
Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Nearside Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
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R278 DAA is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 1997 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 16,314 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 R278 DAA, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R278 DAA is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 September 1997.
Is R278 DAA safe to buy?
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