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R188 DFB

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,385 mi
Last recorded51,385 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 DFB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 51,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 51,174 miles

Front Brake spongy

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 50,837 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 50,507 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 49,869 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 49,400 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 48,562 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 47,903 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 47,524 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 May 2016 46,835 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 46,820 miles

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 46,324 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 45,731 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 45,165 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 44,307 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,146 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,553 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 37,472 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 37,454 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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R188 DFB is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R188 DFB, 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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R188 DFB is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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