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R458 CAW

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,240 mi
Last recorded31,240 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 CAW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 31,240 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 31,063 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 30,590 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 30,327 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 30,249 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 29,913 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 29,238 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 27,945 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 27,377 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 26,462 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 26,462 miles

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

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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R458 CAW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R458 CAW, 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 R458 CAW registered?

R458 CAW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R458 CAW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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