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R16 OYL

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

9,248 mi
Last recorded9,248 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 OYL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 9,248 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 9,218 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 9,170 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 8,909 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 8,905 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 8,695 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 8,494 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 8,494 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 8,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 8,212 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 7,777 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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R16 OYL is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R16 OYL, 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 R16 OYL registered?

R16 OYL is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 25 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R16 OYL shows 11 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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