MOT Status
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36,575 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Wear in rear brake pivot .
Offside Rear Body component insecure mudguard (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Wear in rear brake pivot .
Offside Front Lower Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
Offside Rear Lower brake cylinder mountain bracket modified
n/s fork seal damp
rear service brake efficiency on limit
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For other Body and Structure component defects please enter 5690 in the 'Find item' box above. (9.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)
no rear mudguards fitted
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
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R588 YOW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1997 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 16,314 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 R588 YOW, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R588 YOW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 October 1997.
Is R588 YOW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R588 YOW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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