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R695 GRO

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

18,942 mi
Last recorded18,942 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR695 GRO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 18,942 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 18,794 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 18,684 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 18,404 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 18,184 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 17,840 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 16,983 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 15,807 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 14,402 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 13,297 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 13,179 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 12,440 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 12,440 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 12,229 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 11,371 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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R695 GRO is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R695 GRO, 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 R695 GRO registered?

R695 GRO is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R695 GRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R695 GRO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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