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R480 FNO

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,669 mi
Last recorded35,669 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 FNO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 35,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 35,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 34,215 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 34,080 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 33,864 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 33,349 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 33,349 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 33,083 miles

no mudguards at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2014 32,718 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no front mudguard or rear at time of test

Pass 6 Apr 2013 32,439 miles

no front mudguard or rear at time of test

Fail 2 Apr 2013 32,424 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

no front mudguard or rear at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,412 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,156 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 26,843 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 23,028 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 19,604 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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R480 FNO is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R480 FNO, 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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R480 FNO is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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