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R172 TPO

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,561 mi
Last recorded31,561 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 TPO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 31,561 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 31,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 30,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear mudguard missing

Fail 30 Jan 2023 30,501 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear mudguard missing

Pass 6 Jul 2021 30,420 miles

front and rear mudguards missing

Fail 30 Jun 2021 30,420 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

front and rear mudguards missing

Pass 5 May 2015 30,320 miles

rear brake shoes appear close to maximum adjustment

Fail 5 May 2015 30,320 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

rear brake shoes appear close to maximum adjustment

Pass 20 Feb 2015 30,023 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 24,587 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 24,587 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 20,568 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 20,568 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 16,868 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 16,457 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 16,457 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 16,050 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 15,923 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 15,878 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 15,808 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 15,291 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 15,291 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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R172 TPO is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TPO, 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 TPO registered?

R172 TPO is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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