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R140 DHW

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,305 mi
Last recorded30,305 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 DHW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 30,305 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 30,305 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 28,081 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 26,862 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 25,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 25,321 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 24,158 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 23,018 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 23,018 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 22,425 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 22,404 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 21,099 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 21,099 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,645 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 20,468 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 20,053 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 20,053 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 19,421 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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R140 DHW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R140 DHW, 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 R140 DHW registered?

R140 DHW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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