MOT Status
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45,601 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front no mudguard fitted at time of test
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Front no mudguard fitted at time of test
Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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)
Inner Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R714 VLC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 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 R714 VLC, 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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R714 VLC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 19 February 1998.
Is R714 VLC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R714 VLC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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