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R658 DRE

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

24,515 mi
Last recorded24,515 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 DRE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 24,515 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 24,180 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 23,920 miles

Offside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 23,683 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 22,804 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 21,586 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 20,460 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 19,644 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 19,163 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 18,621 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 18,621 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,295 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,208 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,954 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,114 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 14,493 miles

slight oscillation on front &rear brakes

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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R658 DRE is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R658 DRE, 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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R658 DRE is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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