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R276 LLJ

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Yellow Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

11,751 mi
Last recorded11,751 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 LLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 11,751 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 11,735 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 11,632 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 10,743 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 10,655 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 10,642 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 10,633 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 10,618 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 10,610 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 10,583 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 10,583 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 10,456 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 19 Mar 2014 10,456 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 10,053 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 8,510 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 6,622 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 4,772 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 4,760 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 4,533 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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R276 LLJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Yellow with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R276 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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What year was R276 LLJ registered?

R276 LLJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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