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EXZ 266

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

11,429 mi
Last recorded11,429 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXZ 266
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 11,429 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 11,296 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 11,156 miles

Front Slight perishing of walls of front tyre.

Pass 3 Aug 2021 10,907 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 10,907 miles

Rear Brake rod insecure Detached at front pivot. New pin fitted. (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 28 May 2020 10,112 miles

Offside Possible trapping of wires on full right lock.

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 6,527 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 6,423 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 6,406 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 6,313 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 6,252 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 6,252 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 6,242 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 6,242 miles

Nearside Sidecar suspension has an insecure unit. (5.2.3a)

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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EXZ 266 is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EXZ 266, 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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What year was EXZ 266 registered?

EXZ 266 is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is EXZ 266 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EXZ 266 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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