MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,684 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
no mud guards fitted at time of test
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp showing white light to the rear lights up no plate (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
no mud guards fitted at time of test
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R261 RMW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 R261 RMW, 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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R261 RMW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R261 RMW safe to buy?
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