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R223 EGK

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

26,751 mi
Last recorded26,751 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 EGK
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 26,751 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 26,657 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 26,454 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 26,208 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 25,489 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 25,486 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition baffles not fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 25,055 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 25,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 23,731 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 23,550 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 22,648 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 22,648 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 20,282 miles

front mud guard missing at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2014 13,123 miles

front brake travel high

front shocks little weak but working

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Jun 2013 12,475 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 12,469 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 12,452 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 12,452 miles

Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 12,400 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 12,092 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 8,917 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 7,531 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 EGK is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EGK, 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 R223 EGK registered?

R223 EGK is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R223 EGK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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