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R343 FGB

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

8,350 mi
Last recorded8,350 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 FGB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 8,350 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 8,340 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 8,309 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 8,300 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 8,294 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 8,287 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 8,287 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 8,266 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 8,245 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 8,224 miles

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 8,145 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 7,076 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

trike weight 350kg

unable to determine structure or design

Pass 18 Jul 2009 7,076 miles

trike weight 350kg

unable to determine structure or design

Pass 19 Sep 2008 6,641 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 6,236 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 6,161 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 6,161 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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R343 FGB is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R343 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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R343 FGB is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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