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R220 FAA

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Yellow Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,372 mi
Last recorded24,372 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 FAA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,372 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 24,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,493 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 23,493 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 21,301 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 20,543 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 19,715 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 17,669 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 17,669 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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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R220 FAA is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Yellow with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R220 FAA, 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 R220 FAA registered?

R220 FAA is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 4 October 1997.

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