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R408 KCA

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,603 mi
Last recorded3,603 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 KCA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2020 3,603 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 3,599 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 3,591 miles

Offside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort disc has slight run out (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 3,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2016 3,507 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

rear propshaft seal deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2015 3,438 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 3,352 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 3,312 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 3,104 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 3,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 3,024 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 2,953 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 2,782 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 2,562 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 2,545 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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R408 KCA is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R408 KCA, 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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R408 KCA is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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