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R641 GLG

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,408 mi
Last recorded30,408 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR641 GLG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2022 30,408 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame corroded L/H Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 30,344 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 30,219 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 30,219 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking pipe to fuel tap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre tubed tyre ()

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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R641 GLG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R641 GLG, 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 R641 GLG registered?

R641 GLG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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