MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy custom system fitted (8.1.1 (a))
front tyre sidewalls perished
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front inner wall has slight perishing
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
tyres very low pressures
tyres very low pressures
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
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R173 BDV is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 R173 BDV, 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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R173 BDV is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 26 September 1997.
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