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R876 MPR

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

59,154 mi
Last recorded59,154 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 MPR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 May 2024 59,154 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2024 59,067 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling STEERING OUT OF LINE (2.4 (a))

Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected THROTTLE STICKING (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2023 58,521 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 58,521 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 58,369 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 56,997 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 55,897 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 52,348 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 52,348 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,561 miles

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

Central Front Lower Mudguard insecure ()

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Central Front Lower Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Central Rear Lower Mudguard insecure ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 45,281 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 39,777 miles

nsr indicator working fine 2 led out

rear seat panle cracked damaged

rear wheel beaing play in

Fail 10 Jun 2015 39,601 miles

Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2014 35,818 miles

front tyre,cracks on side walls.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 25,701 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,985 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 21,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,547 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 20,222 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 18,801 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 18,647 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 18,143 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 17,644 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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R876 MPR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R876 MPR, 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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R876 MPR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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