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29,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion present all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
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R81 KAW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 R81 KAW, 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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R81 KAW is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 26 February 1998.
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