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R623 WUY

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,287 mi
Last recorded26,287 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 WUY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 26,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 26,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure subframe loose (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 26,245 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 26,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 26,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 25,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 25,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 25,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 25,568 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 25,373 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 25,176 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 25,051 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 31 Jul 2014 25,051 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 24,874 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 24,601 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 24,299 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 22,659 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 20,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 20,741 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 18,844 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 18,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 18,181 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))

Pass 14 Oct 2006 15,154 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 12,475 miles

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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R623 WUY is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R623 WUY, 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 R623 WUY registered?

R623 WUY is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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