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R475 HHR

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,240 mi
Last recorded29,240 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 HHR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 29,240 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 28,737 miles

Front wheel/spokes corroded

Nearside Rear Swinging arm corroded

Offside Rear Swinging arm corroded

Rear wheel /spokes corroded

Fail 28 May 2016 28,737 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front brake disc scored/worn

Front wheel and spokes corroded

Nearside Rear Swinging arm surface corrosion

Offside Rear Swinging arm surface corrosion

Rear brake lever pivot worn

Rear wheel and spokes corroded

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 28,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear brake linkage centre pivot worn

Fail 8 May 2015 28,647 miles

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear brake linkage centre pivot worn

Fail 31 Oct 2013 25,843 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2013 25,843 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 15,869 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 15,736 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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R475 HHR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R475 HHR, 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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R475 HHR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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