MOT Status
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11,433 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R172 MRD registered?
R172 MRD is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 8 August 1997.
Is R172 MRD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R172 MRD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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