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R943 RRG

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,623 mi
Last recorded20,623 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 RRG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 20,623 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 20,617 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 20,523 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 20,363 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 20,215 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 20,167 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 20,046 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 19,626 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 19,178 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 18,715 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 16,073 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2006 14,902 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2006 14,902 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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R943 RRG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 R943 RRG, 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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R943 RRG is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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