MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned mounted too close together (240mm needed between units) (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
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R997 JGN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R997 JGN, 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 R997 JGN registered?
R997 JGN is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 20 January 1998.
Is R997 JGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R997 JGN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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