MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,673 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Centre Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
Centre Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Centre Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Centre Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Centre Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Centre Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
none standard exhaust fitted
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 Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
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R356 HGU is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R356 HGU, 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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R356 HGU is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 14 March 1998.
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