MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicators not working all (1.5.1c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Centre Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Centre Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS
Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R965 LNK is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Grey with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R965 LNK, 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 R965 LNK registered?
R965 LNK is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 3 March 1998.
Is R965 LNK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R965 LNK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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