MOT Status
ValidMileage
37,464 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside exhaust noisy
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs 650 A?
Based on 1,450 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.
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R518 DWS is a 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 17,380 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 Xvs 650 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R518 DWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Yamaha Xvs 650 A typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Xvs 650 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of R518 DWS?
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What year was R518 DWS registered?
R518 DWS is a 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A, first registered on 9 April 1998.
Is R518 DWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R518 DWS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R518 DWS have outstanding finance?
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