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R606 SST

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

11,625 mi
Last recorded11,625 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 SST
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 11,625 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 1,162 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 11,625 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 11,536 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 1,429 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 11,360 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 11,294 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 11,294 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 11,234 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 11,156 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 10,995 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 10,981 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 10,631 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 10,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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R606 SST is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 R606 SST, 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 R606 SST registered?

R606 SST is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R606 SST shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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