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R361 NRC

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,103 mi
Last recorded33,103 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 NRC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 33,103 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 32,454 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 32,254 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 32,248 miles

Decelerometer brake test neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.E1c)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2016 31,467 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 30,344 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 29,164 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 28,298 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 277,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Feb 2011 27,029 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 24,956 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 23,332 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 20,184 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 18,675 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 15,611 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 15,611 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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

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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R361 NRC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R361 NRC, 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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R361 NRC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R361 NRC safe to buy?

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