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R861 WOF

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

17,026 mi
Last recorded17,026 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 WOF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 17,026 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 16,535 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 15,919 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 14,350 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 14,350 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 12,817 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 12,809 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 12,809 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 12,809 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 12,752 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 11,596 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 11,406 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 11,189 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

indicators flash faster than standard items

pass light not working

Fail 24 Apr 2014 11,189 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

indicators flash faster than standard items

pass light not working

Pass 3 Nov 2011 10,619 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 10,615 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 9,742 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 7,852 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 7,799 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 7,589 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 6,766 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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R861 WOF is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R861 WOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R861 WOF registered?

R861 WOF is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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