MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,538 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
FRONT TYRE N/S SIDEWALL HAS SLIGHT SURFACE CRACKING . NOT TO CORD
Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS
FRONT TYRE N/S SIDEWALL HAS SLIGHT SURFACE CRACKING . NOT TO CORD
Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
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R497 HDS is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R497 HDS, 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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R497 HDS is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 18 March 1998.
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