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R86 OAN

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,420 mi
Last recorded62,420 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 OAN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 62,420 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 62,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 62,129 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected leaking from banjo bolt (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 62,129 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Lower Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

rear torque arm split pins missing

Pass 31 Jul 2019 62,124 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 62,123 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 61,804 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 49,349 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 42,560 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 42,310 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 41,769 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 41,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 39,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 8 Dec 2012 39,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 37,864 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 29 Mar 2010 31,775 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 31,775 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 22,583 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 19,242 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 12,218 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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R86 OAN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R86 OAN, 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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R86 OAN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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