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R414 AJA

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,892 mi
Last recorded48,892 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 AJA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 48,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 48,765 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 48,765 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 48,690 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 48,486 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 48,437 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 47,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 45,024 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 45,024 miles

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 Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

unable to check trhe rear wheel bearings due to this brake binding excessivly.

unable to test the front wheel bearing correctly due to the brake binding excessivly.

upper bolt holding the rear shaft drive gearbox into the swinging arm is loose.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 43,600 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 43,592 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

with rear wheel raised,when turning rear wheel it is binding in one area,brakes not central in hub ?

Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,738 miles

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

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

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

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

gear change lever pivot worn.

no plate starting to brake down recommend replace no plate now.

rear brake pedal pivot worn,recommend re-shim or replace lever.

side stand bracket mounting bolts loose

Fail 31 Jul 2008 36,923 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

No plate figures starting to brake down,also chrome trim slightly covering upper edge of No plate.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,923 miles

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

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

No plate figures starting to brake down,also chrome trim slightly covering upper edge of No plate.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 32,730 miles

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

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

No plate starting to brake up, still readable at this time

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

front dust seal damaged

side stand bolts loose

Fail 26 Jul 2007 32,730 miles

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

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

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

No plate starting to brake up around still readable at this moment in time

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

check tyre pressures as they feel alittle soft

front fork dust seal damaged

side stand bolts loose

Pass 26 Jul 2006 30,703 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
Full Yamaha XVS650 reliability report

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R414 AJA is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R414 AJA, 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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R414 AJA is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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