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R720 VGC

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,267 mi
Last recorded43,267 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 VGC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 43,267 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 41,245 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 41,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2021 38,982 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 37,227 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 35,849 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 34,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 32,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 29,449 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 29,448 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 27,449 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 25,525 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,814 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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R720 VGC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R720 VGC, 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 R720 VGC registered?

R720 VGC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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