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R155 SKW

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,308 mi
Last recorded19,308 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 SKW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2019 19,308 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 19,296 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,730 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 18,710 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 SKW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R155 SKW, 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 SKW registered?

R155 SKW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 25 August 1997.

Is R155 SKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 SKW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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