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R731 NBU

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Brown Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,538 mi
Last recorded21,538 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 NBU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 21,538 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 19,197 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 18,991 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 18,768 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 18,633 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 18,170 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2015 17,546 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 17,273 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 17,092 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 16,701 miles

Offside Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 16,701 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 16,080 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 15,623 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 15,107 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 14,662 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2007 14,002 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 13,231 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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R731 NBU is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Brown with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R731 NBU, 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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R731 NBU is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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