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R988 BOC

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

2,692 mi
Last recorded2,692 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 BOC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 2,692 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 2,692 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 2,672 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 1,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 1,062 miles

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

Has no visable indicator tell tale but has an audible tell tale.

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 1,062 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 5,351 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 5,351 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 4,444 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2009 4,443 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)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2007 3,996 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 3,996 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 1,943 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 1,937 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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R988 BOC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R988 BOC, 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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R988 BOC is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 17 July 1998.

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