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R274 LLJ

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

14,953 mi
Last recorded14,953 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 LLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 14,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2015 14,445 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 10,493 miles

Front tyre worn

Pass 23 Mar 2013 7,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 7,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 7,693 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 6,840 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 6,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 6,637 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 6,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 6,411 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 6,286 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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R274 LLJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R274 LLJ, 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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R274 LLJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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