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R568 STF

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Purple Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

15,638 mi
Last recorded15,638 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR568 STF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 15,638 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 14,609 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 14,330 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 11,922 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 11,885 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 10,800 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 10,795 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 10,249 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 10,245 miles

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 9,458 miles

Rear tyre starting to crack around the side walls

Fail 22 Nov 2014 9,455 miles

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

Rear tyre starting to crack around the side walls

Pass 29 Oct 2013 4,724 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 4,464 miles

slight oil seep from shaft dive drain plug

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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R568 STF is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Purple with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R568 STF, 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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R568 STF is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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