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R301 LKH

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

24,315 mi
Last recorded24,315 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 LKH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 24,315 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 23,672 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 23,672 miles

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking Engine mount bolts missing (6.1.1c)

Pass 3 May 2017 23,360 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 23,167 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 22,695 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 19,259 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 17,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brakes showing early signs of binding

Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,477 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 15,438 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 15,246 miles

front brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Sep 2009 15,187 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 14,652 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 13,170 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 12,367 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2006 12,367 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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R301 LKH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R301 LKH, 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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R301 LKH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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