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R250 ULH

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

24,089 mi
Last recorded24,089 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 ULH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 24,089 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 24,077 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose Broken (5.2.2 (d))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 24,061 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 22,500 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 21,561 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 21,225 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 20,238 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 18,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 18,462 miles

Front tyre has hairline cracks in its walls

Fail 16 Jul 2019 18,462 miles

Front tyre has hairline cracks in its walls

Offside Rear Steering linkage locking device missing torque arm (2.1.3 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 17,937 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 17,354 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 16,495 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 16,303 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 16,172 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 15,955 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2010 15,766 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 15,603 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 15,484 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 15,258 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 15,258 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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R250 ULH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R250 ULH, 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 R250 ULH registered?

R250 ULH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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