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R121 CYS

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

10,551 mi
Last recorded10,551 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 CYS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 10,551 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 10,546 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 10,517 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 10,504 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 9,978 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 9,973 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 8,841 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 8,835 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear suspension component cracked rear shock damper unit broken (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 7,882 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 7,878 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 5,550 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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R121 CYS is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R121 CYS, 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 R121 CYS registered?

R121 CYS is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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