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R314 PDV

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

16,789 mi
Last recorded16,789 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 PDV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 16,789 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 16,696 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 May 2025 16,696 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 16,557 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 16,554 miles

Rear Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 16,161 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 16,160 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel leaking when engine is running (7.2.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp Stop lamp fails to work when position lamp or headlamp is switched on (1.3.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 15,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 15,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 14,921 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 14,545 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 13,974 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 13,974 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 13,337 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 12,425 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 12,231 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 12,000 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 11,561 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 10,849 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 9,773 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 8,200 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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R314 PDV 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 76.2%.

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 R314 PDV, 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 R314 PDV registered?

R314 PDV is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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