MOT Status
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17,280 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high bolt loose (1.6)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
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R697 XKW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R697 XKW, 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 R697 XKW registered?
R697 XKW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is R697 XKW safe to buy?
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