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R95 TKX

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,212 mi
Last recorded39,212 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 TKX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 39,212 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 38,856 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 38,843 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 38,830 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle not returning when released (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sidestand bolts loose (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 37,949 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 35,545 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 32,499 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 30,546 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 29,517 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 23,060 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 14,941 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 11,592 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 8,362 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 5,945 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 5,895 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

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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R95 TKX is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R95 TKX, 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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R95 TKX is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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