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R340 FGB

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Green Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,549 mi
Last recorded60,549 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 FGB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 60,549 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 59,194 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 57,458 miles

indicator flash rate a little fast

Fail 5 Apr 2024 57,454 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements size of lettering (0.1 (d))

indicator flash rate a little fast

Pass 4 Apr 2023 55,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 55,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 54,550 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 54,547 miles

Rear Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure swingarm bushes collapsed (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 54,086 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 53,236 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 49,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 38,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Jul 2010 29,361 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 23,283 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 22,983 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 22,957 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2007 22,084 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 21,161 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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R340 FGB is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Green with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R340 FGB, 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 R340 FGB registered?

R340 FGB is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 20 September 1997.

Is R340 FGB safe to buy?

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