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R223 YTR

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,404 mi
Last recorded30,404 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 YTR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2016 30,404 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper petrol tank damaged, dent but function ok

Pass 3 Jul 2014 13,980 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 29,563 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 28,790 miles

front brake caliper dragging slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,555 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 YTR is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YTR, 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 YTR registered?

R223 YTR is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R223 YTR safe to buy?

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