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R837 HDE

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,778 mi
Last recorded26,778 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 HDE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 26,778 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 8,668 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 8,668 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 7,595 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 7,587 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 5,396 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 5,396 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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R837 HDE is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R837 HDE, 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 R837 HDE registered?

R837 HDE is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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