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R940 XTR

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,567 mi
Last recorded45,567 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 XTR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 45,567 miles

Central Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 May 2024 45,567 miles

Central Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 44,913 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 44,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 44,906 miles

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,906 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,178 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,509 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011
Pass 13 Oct 2009 34,454 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front 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.

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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R940 XTR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R940 XTR, 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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What year was R940 XTR registered?

R940 XTR is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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