MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,384 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies pedal (1.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
all direction indicators are flashing at 120 per minute which maxium for this bike
front suspension is slightly springy-soft advise
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
No lights fitted at time of test
Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)
Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R73 RCF is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 R73 RCF, 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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R73 RCF is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 May 1998.
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