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R793 DWY

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

24,935 mi
Last recorded24,935 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 DWY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 24,935 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 22,824 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 19,227 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 14,741 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 14,142 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 14,122 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 14,089 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 13,958 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 13,911 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 12,234 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 12,224 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 12,163 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 11,880 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 9,776 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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R793 DWY 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 92.9%.

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 R793 DWY, 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 R793 DWY registered?

R793 DWY is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R793 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R793 DWY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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