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R172 MRD

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,433 mi
Last recorded11,433 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 MRD
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 11,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 11,415 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick up is to right. (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension component fractured rear shock absorber has broken. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 11,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 30 May 2024 11,000 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 10,275 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front mudguard missing

front tyre under flat

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2021 9,522 miles

Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 9,388 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 9,323 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 9,035 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 9,010 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2006 7,302 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 7,302 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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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R172 MRD is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R172 MRD, 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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R172 MRD is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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