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R784 VGC

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,809 mi
Last recorded24,809 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR784 VGC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 24,809 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 24,809 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 24,809 miles

Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Lower Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 22,489 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 21,675 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,720 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 17,222 miles

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

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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R784 VGC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R784 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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R784 VGC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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