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R446 GKO

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

3,791 mi
Last recorded3,791 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 GKO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 3,791 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 3,746 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 3,737 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 3,686 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 3,551 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 3,194 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering front brake flexi hose trapped between right hand fork leg and crash bars on right hand lock (2.1.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 2,541 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 2,526 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 2,516 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 2,429 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 2,236 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 2,236 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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R446 GKO is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R446 GKO, 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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What year was R446 GKO registered?

R446 GKO is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R446 GKO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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