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R273 SLH

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

25,761 mi
Last recorded25,761 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 SLH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 25,761 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 25,354 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 25,220 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 24,884 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 24,806 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 24,576 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 24,195 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 22,649 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 19,742 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 15,360 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 9,873 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 6,845 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 4,116 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 4,116 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

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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R273 SLH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R273 SLH, 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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R273 SLH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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