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R529 HYJ

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,604 mi
Last recorded32,604 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 HYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 32,604 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 31,905 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 31,828 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 31,024 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 30,397 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 29,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,423 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,497 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,653 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 23,295 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 23,295 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 21,553 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 21,348 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 21,310 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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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R529 HYJ is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R529 HYJ, 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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What year was R529 HYJ registered?

R529 HYJ is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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