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R975 TMO

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,591 mi
Last recorded36,591 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 TMO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 36,591 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 36,547 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 36,287 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 36,281 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp FRONT POSITION LAMP FLASHES WHEN FRONT OR REAR BRAKES ARE ACTIVATED. OCCURS ONLY WHEN LIGHTS ARE IN THE OFF POSITION (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 36,063 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 35,821 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 35,821 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 35,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,709 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 35,043 miles

Rear Brake linkage excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Pass 19 May 2014 35,043 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 33,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 2,234 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 29,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 27,678 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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R975 TMO is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc 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 R975 TMO, 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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R975 TMO is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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