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R550 HYJ

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,223 mi
Last recorded25,223 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 HYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2016 25,223 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 24,863 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 24,006 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 21,949 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 18,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 15,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 15,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 15,130 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 15,092 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,575 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 14,231 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 13,313 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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R550 HYJ is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R550 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 R550 HYJ registered?

R550 HYJ is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R550 HYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R550 HYJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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