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R173 BDV

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

34,290 mi
Last recorded34,290 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 BDV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 34,290 miles

Exhaust noisy custom system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 31,226 miles

front tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 16 May 2017 29,919 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front inner wall has slight perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2016 28,650 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 27,047 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 26,234 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 26,234 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 25,585 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 25,480 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 25,385 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 25,361 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 25,361 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 25,362 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

tyres very low pressures

Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,362 miles

tyres very low pressures

Pass 11 May 2007 25,254 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 25,254 miles

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)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 25,233 miles

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?

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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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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