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R194 GFT

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Maroon Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,997 mi
Last recorded23,997 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 GFT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 23,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 23,073 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 21,787 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 19,402 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 18,015 miles

indicators flash fast but within limits

Pass 25 Aug 2016 17,088 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 16,080 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 14,252 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 12,235 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 12,051 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 11,702 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 11,301 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 11,301 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 11,250 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 11,250 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 11,179 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 10,300 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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R194 GFT is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Maroon with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R194 GFT, 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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R194 GFT is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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