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R724 SFJ

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,311 mi
Last recorded19,311 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 SFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 19,311 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 18,760 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 18,757 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2014 17,670 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 16,121 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 15,058 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 9,998 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 9,820 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 9,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Jul 2007 9,753 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 9,690 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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R724 SFJ is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R724 SFJ, 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 R724 SFJ registered?

R724 SFJ is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 11 April 1998.

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