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R148 NRX

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

54,243 mi
Last recorded54,243 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 NRX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 54,243 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 53,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 53,542 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 52,341 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 52,341 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 51,362 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 50,648 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 49,754 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 49,008 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 48,300 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 47,315 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 44,673 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 41,242 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 41,145 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 40,619 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,017 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 37,696 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 33,058 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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R148 NRX is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R148 NRX, 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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R148 NRX is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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