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R183 NDS

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,044 mi
Last recorded16,044 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 NDS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 16,044 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 15,839 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and minor deteriorated cracks in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 15,825 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 15,813 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & has slight cracking in between tread - no exposed ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 15,675 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has slight cracking in between tread - no exposed ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

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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R183 NDS is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R183 NDS, 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 R183 NDS registered?

R183 NDS is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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