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R124 CYS

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,891 mi
Last recorded30,891 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 CYS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 30,891 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 30,891 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 30,814 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 30,166 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 27,195 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 26,976 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2012 22,055 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 22,053 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,650 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 18,152 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 16,170 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 16,120 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 15,448 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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R124 CYS is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R124 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 R124 CYS registered?

R124 CYS is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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