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R295 EAR

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,791 mi
Last recorded20,791 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 EAR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 20,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2015 19,435 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 19,412 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2014 17,943 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 17,943 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 16,329 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 14,207 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 13,528 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 12,868 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 12,034 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 11,264 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 10,524 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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R295 EAR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R295 EAR, 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.

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R295 EAR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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