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R273 UYB

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

17,193 mi
Last recorded17,193 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 UYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 17,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 17,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 17,165 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements numbers blocked by bolts through plate (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 16,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 16,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 15,846 miles

Exhaust noisey

Rear Brake linkage worn, but not excessively Foot pedal (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 13,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear brake pedal pivot point worn ,but not excessive enough to fail

Fail 14 Apr 2018 13,643 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear brake pedal pivot point worn ,but not excessive enough to fail

Pass 10 Apr 2017 12,989 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 12,979 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 12,965 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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 UYB is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R273 UYB, 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 UYB is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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