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C22 NET

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,900 mi
Last recorded21,900 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 NET
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 21,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 21,900 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 21,885 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam does not throw enough light out to illuminate beam tester (4.1.4 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 21,658 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 21,164 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 21,105 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 20,879 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 20,256 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 19,682 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 19,636 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 19,509 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 17,154 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 15,884 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 14,688 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 13,821 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 12,945 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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C22 NET is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 16,314 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 C22 NET, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C22 NET is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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