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R277 UYB

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,030 mi
Last recorded31,030 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 UYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 31,030 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 31,025 miles

Rear Outer Wheel spoke cracked Spoke broken (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 30,253 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 29,238 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 28,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 26,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 23,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Number Plate Has Cracks

Pass 7 Apr 2017 22,549 miles

Number Plate Cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2016 21,482 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,003 miles

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

rear number plate cracked and starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Apr 2014 18,867 miles

rear number plat damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2013 16,416 miles

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

rear number plate damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2012 14,412 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,412 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 12,077 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 12,077 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 10,742 miles

rear number plate cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2007 9,017 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 8,734 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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R277 UYB is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 R277 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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R277 UYB is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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