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R843 SLD

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Multi-colour Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

946 mi
Last recorded946 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 SLD
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 946 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 946 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 14 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 20,602 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 18,824 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 17,463 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 17,456 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 15,857 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 14,743 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 14,704 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 12,854 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 11,413 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 10,590 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 6,282 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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R843 SLD is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Multi-colour with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R843 SLD, 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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R843 SLD is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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