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R711 XKW

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

45,142 mi
Last recorded45,142 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 XKW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 45,142 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 4 May 2022 45,126 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 5 May 2021 43,369 miles

Front cracks in front tyre

gear lever pivot worn

Pass 5 May 2020 40,359 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 39,730 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 38,704 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 37,672 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 37,660 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 36,909 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2014 35,430 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 33,400 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 29,352 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 26,844 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 23,433 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 19,770 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 17,113 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 14,517 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 14,054 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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R711 XKW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R711 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 R711 XKW registered?

R711 XKW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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