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R115 NJM

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

17,940 mi
Last recorded17,940 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 NJM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 17,940 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 16,396 miles

Front slight cracking on tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2022 16,123 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 16,121 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working not working with brake pedal (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2021 15,866 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 15,614 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 11,121 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 11,121 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 10,958 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 10,958 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 10,932 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 10,885 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 10,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 10,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 10,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

aftermarket exhaust fitted(with baffles)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 9,251 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 6,379 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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R115 NJM is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc 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 R115 NJM, 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 R115 NJM registered?

R115 NJM is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R115 NJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R115 NJM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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