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R863 GWU

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,958 mi
Last recorded15,958 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 GWU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 15,958 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 15,942 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 15,937 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 15,935 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 15,926 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 15,907 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 15,429 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 15,428 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Mar 2010 15,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

No lights fitted at time of test

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 15,273 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 10,921 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 10,843 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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R863 GWU is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R863 GWU, 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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R863 GWU is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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