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R94 EWS

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,100 mi
Last recorded40,100 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 EWS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 40,100 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 39,972 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 39,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 39,598 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 39,488 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 39,357 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 39,357 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 38,600 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 37,252 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 36,559 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,544 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 36,544 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 35,705 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,733 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 33,733 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 32,592 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 32,592 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 31,091 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 26,220 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 41,258 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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R94 EWS is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R94 EWS, 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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R94 EWS is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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