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R295 RFJ

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,669 mi
Last recorded17,669 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 RFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 17,669 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,213 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 17,202 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 16,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front brakes noisey in operation

Pass 3 Sep 2010 16,703 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 16,026 miles

front brake noisey in operation

Pass 23 Aug 2008 15,380 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 15,132 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 13,496 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 RFJ is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RFJ, 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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What year was R295 RFJ registered?

R295 RFJ is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R295 RFJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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