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R278 HGC

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

18,282 mi
Last recorded18,282 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 HGC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 18,282 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 18,282 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 18,013 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 18,013 miles

Front Position lamp not working head lamp and main beam (4.2.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working tail light (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 May 2023 18,013 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 17,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

front mudguard been removed from vehicle

Fail 30 May 2022 17,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

front mudguard been removed from vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2020 17,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 17,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

HARTAIL CONVERSION SPRUNG SEAT (SHOCK STILL PRESENT WITH NO COMPRESSION / DAMPING EFFECT)

Slight cracks in rear tyre sidewall

Fail 4 Apr 2019 17,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

HARTAIL CONVERSION SPRUNG SEAT (SHOCK STILL PRESENT WITH NO COMPRESSION / DAMPING EFFECT)

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

Slight cracks in rear tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Sep 2016 17,583 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 17,197 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 16,623 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 16,623 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 15,294 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 9,766 miles

Centre Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 9,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 9,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 8,190 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 8,190 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 8,017 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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R278 HGC is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HGC, 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 HGC is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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