MOT Status
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23,558 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
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R871 HCG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 R871 HCG, 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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R871 HCG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 May 1998.
Is R871 HCG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R871 HCG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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