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R808 FRW

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Maroon Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

3,299 mi
Last recorded3,299 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 FRW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 3,299 miles

DIP BEAM HEAD LIGHT MASK FITTED

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 3,268 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp NOT ON WITH LIGHTS (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 20 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 20 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 5,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear frame slightly modified

Fail 2 Aug 2019 5,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear frame slightly modified

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 4,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

exhaust noisey

motor cycle structure frame and seat slightly modifed

Pass 6 Jul 2017 3,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified frame (6.1.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 3,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified frame (6.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 1,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 380 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 352 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 14,329 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 20,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 20,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 10,808 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 10,800 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear 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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R808 FRW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Maroon with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R808 FRW, 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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R808 FRW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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