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R119 NHY

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,918 mi
Last recorded39,918 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 NHY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 39,918 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 39,917 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 39,902 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 39,513 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,828 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Jun 2008 36,876 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 35,950 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 35,937 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 32,970 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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R119 NHY is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R119 NHY, 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 R119 NHY registered?

R119 NHY is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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