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R147 CNO

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

8,474 mi
Last recorded8,474 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 CNO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 8,474 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 8,470 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 8,431 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 8,248 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 8,099 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 7,930 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 7,363 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 7,013 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 6,636 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 6,526 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 6,321 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 6,200 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 6,085 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 5,907 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 5,799 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 5,799 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 5,724 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 5,724 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 5,575 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 5,431 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 5,053 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 4,826 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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R147 CNO is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R147 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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What year was R147 CNO registered?

R147 CNO is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R147 CNO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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