CarVerify

Free Car Check

R261 RMW

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

29,684 mi
Last recorded29,684 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 RMW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 29,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2020 29,684 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 28,587 miles

no mud guards fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Jun 2018 28,555 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 28,512 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 21,762 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 19,236 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2014 18,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 18,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 17,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 16,942 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 16,942 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 16,032 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 16,032 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 15,715 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 13,844 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 May 2008 13,742 miles

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))

Pass 25 May 2007 10,673 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 8,107 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
Full Yamaha XVS650 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R261 RMW?

You can check the full history of R261 RMW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R261 RMW registered?

R261 RMW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R261 RMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 RMW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R261 RMW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R261 RMW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.