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R353 WVP

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,631 mi
Last recorded11,631 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 WVP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 11,631 miles

Noisy exhaust.

Fail 12 Jun 2015 11,479 miles

Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 11,479 miles

Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 11,273 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 9,596 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 8,131 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 8,100 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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R353 WVP is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R353 WVP, 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 R353 WVP registered?

R353 WVP is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 March 1998.

Is R353 WVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R353 WVP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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