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R716 DWS

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,981 mi
Last recorded38,981 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 DWS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 38,981 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 38,731 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 38,515 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 37,482 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 37,209 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 35,395 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 32,967 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 26,660 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 27,633 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 26,145 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 24,548 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2014 24,548 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 22,663 miles

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

Throttle slow returning on right hand lock

Pass 9 Mar 2012 20,612 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 18,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2010 15,744 miles

LH / Nearside handgrip slightly loose

Fail 16 Feb 2010 15,744 miles

LH / Nearside handgrip slightly loose

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 13,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 13,589 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 11,700 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 10,203 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 9,214 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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R716 DWS is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R716 DWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R716 DWS registered?

R716 DWS is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R716 DWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R716 DWS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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