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R40 TML

1998 Yamaha XVS650

White Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

23,962 mi
Last recorded23,962 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 TML
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 23,962 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 23,904 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 23,896 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 23,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 23,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 23,557 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 23,148 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 22,785 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 21,576 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 21,576 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 20,762 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 20,496 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 20,490 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 18,412 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,872 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 15,063 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,063 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 13,894 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 13,894 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 13,033 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 12,032 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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R40 TML is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in White with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R40 TML, 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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R40 TML is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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