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R311 PSH

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

10,321 mi
Last recorded10,321 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 PSH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 10,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 10,095 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 10,095 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 9,591 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 9,125 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 8,491 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 7,794 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 6,591 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 5,217 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 4,750 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 3,473 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 1,601 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 327 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2014 327 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 323 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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R311 PSH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R311 PSH, 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 R311 PSH registered?

R311 PSH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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