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R390 POD

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,427 mi
Last recorded21,427 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 POD
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 21,427 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 20,440 miles

Exhaust Noisy

Fail 28 Sep 2016 20,439 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly Not Returning (6.2.1f)

Exhaust Noisy

Pass 19 Aug 2015 18,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 13,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

front tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 15 Aug 2014 13,945 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

front tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 21 Jul 2008 13,790 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,611 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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R390 POD is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R390 POD, 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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R390 POD is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 May 1998.

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