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R986 NRU

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

11,342 mi
Last recorded11,342 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 NRU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 11,342 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 11,333 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 11,166 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 10,910 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 10,216 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 8,874 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 8,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2007 8,803 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)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 8,756 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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R986 NRU is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R986 NRU, 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 R986 NRU registered?

R986 NRU is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R986 NRU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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