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R946 SRH

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,639 mi
Last recorded17,639 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 SRH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 17,639 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2023 17,363 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 16,786 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 16,411 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 14,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 12,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 11,999 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 11,855 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 11,598 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 11,335 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 11,163 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 10,817 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 9,956 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 9,956 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 9,326 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 8,506 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 8,497 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 7,907 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 7,293 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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R946 SRH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R946 SRH, 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 R946 SRH registered?

R946 SRH is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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