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R150 EGB

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,327 mi
Last recorded20,327 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 EGB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 20,327 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 19,134 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 18,592 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 18,463 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 17,895 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 17,891 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2010 17,489 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 16,571 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 12,802 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 12,802 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 10,719 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 9,466 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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R150 EGB is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R150 EGB, 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 R150 EGB registered?

R150 EGB is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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