MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,454 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
No lights fitted at time of test
Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
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R718 GUG is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Purple with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1997 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 16,314 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 R718 GUG, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R718 GUG is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 3 October 1997.
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