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R302 NHR

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

29,609 mi
Last recorded29,609 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 NHR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 29,609 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 29,606 miles

Rear Wheel spoke missing 2 spokes broken (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 29,519 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 29,519 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 29,468 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 29,468 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 29,342 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 29,342 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 28,626 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 28,612 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 27,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 27,463 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 25,335 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 25,335 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 23,778 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 23,778 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 23,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 21,206 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 21,120 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Nov 2012 18,672 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 18,638 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 15,089 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear footrest's rubber grips missing

Throttle slightly slow to rerturn

engine intake rubbers deteriated

Fail 9 Nov 2011 15,079 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear footrest's rubber grips missing

engine intake rubbers deteriated

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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R302 NHR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 R302 NHR, 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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R302 NHR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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