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R637 OVT

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

5,739 mi
Last recorded5,739 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR637 OVT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 5,739 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 5,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 5,488 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 5,062 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 5,062 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 25,422 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,723 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 20,501 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 18,500 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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R637 OVT is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R637 OVT, 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 R637 OVT registered?

R637 OVT is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R637 OVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R637 OVT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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