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R650 KGP

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Purple Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,068 mi
Last recorded39,068 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 KGP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 39,068 miles

Dust Cover on Fork Seal Deteriorated

Fuel Cap Seal perishing

N.S.R Indicator Lens Missing

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Seat in poor condition

Fail 30 Oct 2020 39,058 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Bar End Missing

Exhaust in Poor Condition

Fork Seal Covers Deteriorated

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Indicator Lens Missing

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat in Poor Condition

Slight Blow from Exhaust System

Pass 1 May 2019 35,597 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 32,913 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Seal Covers perished (2.3.3)

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

Rear indicator lens missing

rear number plate loose

seat in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2017 31,308 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 31,308 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired lens missing, bulb coloured (1.5.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired needs tap occasionally, check contacts, clean (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

os fork seal leaking has contaminated areas on off side of bike, could lead to loss of road grip

Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,305 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 30,455 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,996 miles

front tyre worn uneven

Pass 10 May 2008 29,189 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 28,774 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 28,774 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 27,651 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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R650 KGP is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Purple with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R650 KGP, 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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R650 KGP is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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