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R440 ENT

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

61,696 mi
Last recorded61,696 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 ENT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 61,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 61,696 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 54,838 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 47,481 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 47,459 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 46,147 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 41,574 miles

Rear Tyre starting to crack.

Fail 29 Jul 2019 41,574 miles

Rear Tyre starting to crack.

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 39,196 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 39,196 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 36,971 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 36,221 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front tyre starting to crack

Pass 8 Jul 2015 32,819 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 32,024 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 30,805 miles

service advise inlet rubbers deteriorated fuel cap rubber slighty deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2012 29,828 miles

fuel cap rubber slightly deteriorated

service advise: inlet rubbers deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2011 26,099 miles

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

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

fuel cap rubber starting to deteriorate

service related advisory : inlet rubbers have deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2010 23,055 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 21,526 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 20,538 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 18,987 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 18,987 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 17,265 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 17,265 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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R440 ENT is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R440 ENT, 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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R440 ENT is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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