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R177 OJR

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,100 mi
Last recorded26,100 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 OJR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 26,100 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 26,094 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 26,094 miles

Central Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 25,855 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 25,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 25,076 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 23,692 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 23,380 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 23,294 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 23,293 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 22,885 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 22,166 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 22,166 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2011 20,388 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 20,386 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 20,338 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 18,344 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 17,466 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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R177 OJR is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R177 OJR, 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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R177 OJR is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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