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R847 AHE

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

35,067 mi
Last recorded35,067 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 AHE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 35,067 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 35,063 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 35,063 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated oil on pads (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 35,059 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 35,046 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2020 34,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 33,839 miles

slight bind on front brake

Pass 2 Jun 2017 31,927 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 31,912 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 31,909 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 31,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 29,998 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 29,165 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 29,011 miles

Slight surface corrosion on swinging arm

Pass 31 Mar 2006 26,789 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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R847 AHE is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R847 AHE, 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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R847 AHE is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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