MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,267 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
carb inlet rubbers cracked but not leaking
Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)
carb inlet rubbers cracked but not leaking
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
front tyre low and has splits in tread
headlamp aim on lower limit
rear wheel has slight run out
wearin front foot pegs and gear selector
Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
front tyre low and has splits in tread
headlamp aim on lower limit
rear wheel has slight run out
wearin front foot pegs and gear selector
Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R618 ESG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Bronze with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R618 ESG, 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 R618 ESG registered?
R618 ESG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 March 1998.
Is R618 ESG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R618 ESG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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