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R650 CNE

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

29,588 mi
Last recorded29,588 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 CNE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 29,588 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 29,570 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect nearside offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 29,372 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 29,149 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 29,004 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 28,978 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 28,927 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 28,670 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 28,663 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 28,622 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,464 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,951 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 26,877 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 26,877 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,544 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 41,190 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 24,263 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 23,803 miles

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

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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R650 CNE is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R650 CNE, 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 R650 CNE registered?

R650 CNE is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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