MOT Status
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45,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
all lights masked off at time of test.
front tyre has surface cracking.
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion on various parts of frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
no front mudguard fitted
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
no front muguard fitted at time test
no indicators fitted at time of test
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
motorcycle side stand excessive lean
Brake component inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced motorcycle lean angle on side stand excessive, (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
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R649 LHC is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Purple with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1997 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 16,314 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 R649 LHC, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R649 LHC is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 27 November 1997.
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