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R278 DAA

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

36,569 mi
Last recorded36,569 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 DAA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 36,569 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 36,083 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 36,083 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2020 35,563 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 35,291 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 35,004 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 35,004 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 34,709 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 34,709 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 34,234 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 33,509 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 33,509 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside rear wheel binding

Pass 10 Jun 2014 33,041 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 32,562 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 32,562 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 32,083 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 32,083 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,866 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 30,830 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Aug 2006 25,160 miles

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

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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R278 DAA is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R278 DAA, 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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R278 DAA is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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