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R674 YUY

1998 Yamaha Xvs

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

34,553 mi
Last recorded34,553 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR674 YUY
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 34,553 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 34,535 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 33,773 miles

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively brk lever pivot/movement but secure (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 33,773 miles

Rear Brake rod insecure locking device missing/split pin (1.1.15 (c))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively brk lever pivot/movement but secure (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 31,286 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 31,275 miles

Front Position lamp not working Front position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working Rear tail lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 27,646 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 27,643 miles

Rear Brake clevis joint insecure bolt in rear drum actuator loose (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 56,329 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 26,186 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 25,998 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 25,209 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 23,622 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 22,521 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 20,789 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 20,789 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 19,407 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 19,407 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,043 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 18,035 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2007 17,508 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 17,508 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 16,087 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs?

Based on 8,868 MOT tests across 1,225 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
778
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
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R674 YUY is a 1998 Yamaha Xvs in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xvs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R674 YUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xvs typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Xvs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R674 YUY is a 1998 Yamaha Xvs, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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