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R508 KWT

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,284 mi
Last recorded26,284 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 KWT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 26,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Single seat,no rear foot pegs

Pass 20 Jan 2022 26,150 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 25,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front mudguard missing

rear brake poorly adjusted but locks out ok

Fail 1 Feb 2021 25,173 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front mudguard missing

rear brake poorly adjusted but locks out ok

Pass 2 Jun 2017 25,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 25,014 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 24,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2009 24,511 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2008 23,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 22,209 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 22,208 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 8 May 2006 21,396 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 21,392 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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R508 KWT is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R508 KWT, 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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R508 KWT is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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