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R725 FBA

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,114 mi
Last recorded28,114 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 FBA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2022 28,114 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2021 27,926 miles

Front mudguard missing

Rear rear mudguard missing

Fail 29 May 2021 27,926 miles

Front mudguard missing

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear rear mudguard missing

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 27,476 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

No front or rear mudguards fitted.

Fail 31 Aug 2019 27,476 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

No front or rear mudguards fitted.

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 26,232 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

front mudguard missing

rear mudguard missing

Pass 24 May 2017 25,768 miles

1. Rear exhaust mounting bolt missing. 2. Slight leak on front fork seals.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 25,621 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 25,433 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 25,346 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 22,831 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 16,251 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 11,366 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 7,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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R725 FBA is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R725 FBA, 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 R725 FBA registered?

R725 FBA is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R725 FBA safe to buy?

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