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R708 ODP

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,043 mi
Last recorded42,043 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 ODP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 42,043 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 40,867 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 40,867 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Upper Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Centre Front Lower Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Lower Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Centre Rear Lower Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Offside Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 39,964 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 39,920 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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R708 ODP is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R708 ODP, 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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R708 ODP is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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