MOT Status
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Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Vehicle identification number poor to read.
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Vehicle identification number poor to read.
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front tyre deteriorating.
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front position lamp not working
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front position lamp not working
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swinging arm bearings (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. slight buckle (4.2.2)
Front position lamp not working
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front tyre slightly perished
Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
exhaust monting bolts loose
front tyre slightly perished
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R71 PGF is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 R71 PGF, 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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What year was R71 PGF registered?
R71 PGF is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R71 PGF safe to buy?
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