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R354 DBD

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,950 mi
Last recorded33,950 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 DBD
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 33,950 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 33,843 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 33,665 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 33,400 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 32,008 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 31,747 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 31,661 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worm close to limit on o/s (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 May 2015 31,618 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 29,688 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,137 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 24,176 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 20,503 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 18,334 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 17,182 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 6,597 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 13,856 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 11,955 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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R354 DBD is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R354 DBD, 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 R354 DBD registered?

R354 DBD is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R354 DBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R354 DBD shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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