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R155 NRX

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,593 mi
Last recorded9,593 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 NRX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 9,593 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 9,393 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 8,991 miles

rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 3 Jul 2017 8,991 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure footrest hanger slightly bent (6.2.1a)

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Jul 2015 8,883 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 8,883 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 8,606 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 8,492 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 8,082 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 8,082 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 6,919 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 6,919 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 5,209 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 5,058 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 5,044 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 4,803 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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R155 NRX is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R155 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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What year was R155 NRX registered?

R155 NRX is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R155 NRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 NRX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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