MOT Status
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31,561 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
rear mudguard missing
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
front and rear mudguards missing
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
rear brake shoes appear close to maximum adjustment
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
rear brake shoes appear close to maximum adjustment
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)
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))
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))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
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 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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R172 TPO is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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