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R131 CNO

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,606 mi
Last recorded35,606 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 CNO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 35,606 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 30,957 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 26,347 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 23,535 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 23,535 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,860 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 18,347 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,134 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 17,134 miles

Front Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 15,602 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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R131 CNO is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R131 CNO, 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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R131 CNO is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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