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R787 GCA

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Grey Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

19,616 mi
Last recorded19,616 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 GCA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 19,616 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 19,611 miles

Stop lamp likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 19,578 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2018 19,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

HEADLIGHT MASK CONVERTER FITTED

Pass 19 Aug 2016 18,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

HEADLIGHT MASK CONVERTER FITTED

Pass 17 Sep 2015 16,443 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

INDICATORS FLASH CLOSE TO MAX LIMIT

REG PLATE NOT FULL SIZE

SPEEDO CABLE RUNS CLOSE TO FRONT WHEEL

Fail 17 Sep 2015 16,443 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

INDICATORS FLASH CLOSE TO MAX LIMIT

REG PLATE NOT FULL SIZE

SPEEDO CABLE RUNS CLOSE TO FRONT WHEEL

Pass 28 Jun 2014 16,228 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 16,210 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 16,187 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 16,187 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 May 2011 16,086 miles

Offside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 6 May 2011 16,086 miles

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

Offside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 16,070 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 16,070 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,044 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 15,918 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 15,692 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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R787 GCA is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Grey with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R787 GCA, 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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R787 GCA is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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