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R65 PBL

1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,657 mi
Last recorded9,657 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A17,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 PBL
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs 650 A
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2009 9,657 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 9,593 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 9,041 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 8,362 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 8,362 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs 650 A?

Based on 1,450 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
529
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 5
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Floor brake test indicates a binding brake 4
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R65 PBL is a 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 17,380 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 Xvs 650 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R65 PBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xvs 650 A typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Xvs 650 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R65 PBL registered?

R65 PBL is a 1998 Yamaha Xvs 650 A, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R65 PBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R65 PBL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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