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R997 KWY

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,959 mi
Last recorded13,959 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 KWY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 13,959 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 13,959 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 9,853 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 8,639 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 8,639 miles

Centre Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 8,334 miles

Centre Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 7,813 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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R997 KWY is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KWY, 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 KWY registered?

R997 KWY is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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