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R430 HYS

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

38,987 mi
Last recorded38,987 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 HYS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 38,987 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 38,976 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated downpipe (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion n/s and o/s (2.3.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 38,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 36,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 36,578 miles

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

Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,274 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

rear tyre slight cuts in side wall. not through to the canvas.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 31,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front tyre starting to perrish

Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 28,274 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 23,247 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 23,247 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 21,133 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 18,813 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 17,214 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 15,182 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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R430 HYS is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R430 HYS, 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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R430 HYS is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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