MOT Status
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45,856 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front wheel spokes slightly corroded, Front fender offside mounting loose
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front wheel spokes slightly corroded, Front fender offside mounting loose
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)
Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R550 WGC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Bronze with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 R550 WGC, 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 WGC registered?
R550 WGC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 June 1998.
Is R550 WGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R550 WGC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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