MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,282 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Position lamp not working head lamp and main beam (4.2.1 (a))
Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a))
Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit !! (5.2.3 (e))
front mudguard been removed from vehicle
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit !! (5.2.3 (e))
front mudguard been removed from vehicle
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
HARTAIL CONVERSION SPRUNG SEAT (SHOCK STILL PRESENT WITH NO COMPRESSION / DAMPING EFFECT)
Slight cracks in rear tyre sidewall
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
HARTAIL CONVERSION SPRUNG SEAT (SHOCK STILL PRESENT WITH NO COMPRESSION / DAMPING EFFECT)
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Slight cracks in rear tyre sidewall
Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R278 HGC is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 HGC, 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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What year was R278 HGC registered?
R278 HGC is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 28 November 1997.
Is R278 HGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R278 HGC shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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