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R257 SKW

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Beige Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,994 mi
Last recorded15,994 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 SKW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2024 15,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 15,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 15,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 14,845 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 14,583 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 14,308 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 14,305 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 14,218 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 14,070 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 14,012 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 13,984 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 13,942 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 13,794 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 13,642 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 13,155 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 11,911 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 9,980 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 8,667 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 8,287 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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R257 SKW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Beige with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 R257 SKW, 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 R257 SKW registered?

R257 SKW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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