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R223 DRP

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Bronze Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

32,361 mi
Last recorded32,361 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 DRP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 32,361 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 28,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 28,328 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 27,902 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 27,789 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 27,740 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 27,590 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 26,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre slight cracking on sidewall.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 20,291 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 18,570 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 17,294 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 17,294 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 15,263 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 15,000 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 14,033 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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R223 DRP is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Bronze with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R223 DRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R223 DRP registered?

R223 DRP is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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