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R268 AUM

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

17,035 mi
Last recorded17,035 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 AUM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 17,035 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 17,027 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 17,013 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 16,989 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 16,875 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 16,632 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 15,978 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 15,629 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 15,629 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 12,092 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 10,798 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 10,317 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 9,462 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 9,462 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2008 8,723 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 8,172 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 7,448 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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R268 AUM is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R268 AUM, 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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R268 AUM is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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