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R103 PBM

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

13,894 mi
Last recorded13,894 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 PBM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 13,894 miles

Daylight test(Lights pernamently masked at time of test.)

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 May 2026 13,894 miles

Daylight test(Lights pernamently masked at time of test.)

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 13,823 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard missing.

Rear lamp slightly discoloured.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 13,802 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front mudguard missing.

Pass 28 Aug 2020 13,733 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 13,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 13,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 13,693 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

clutch lever insecure.

rear brake requires adjustment.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 13,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 13,520 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 13,428 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 13,297 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2009 13,296 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 13,082 miles

front caliper would benefit from a service

Pass 17 Mar 2007 12,796 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 12,421 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 12,409 miles

Front Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

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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R103 PBM is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R103 PBM, 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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R103 PBM is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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