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R254 XND

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,601 mi
Last recorded25,601 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 XND
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 25,601 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 25,565 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 25,551 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 25,503 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 25,374 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 25,374 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 25,133 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 24,825 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,650 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2009 24,329 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 24,329 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 23,993 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 23,592 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 22,689 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 22,689 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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R254 XND is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R254 XND, 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 R254 XND registered?

R254 XND is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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