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R393 AAH

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,159 mi
Last recorded19,159 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 AAH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 19,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 18,944 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 18,210 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 17,074 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 14,746 miles

number plate may be slightly undersize but is clearly visible from 15 meters distance

Pass 27 Apr 2020 10,593 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 10,431 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 10,415 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 10,376 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 10,223 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 10,093 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 9,957 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 9,768 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 9,610 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 9,395 miles

roller brake test indicates a slightly binding rear brake

Pass 28 May 2011 9,027 miles

rear tyre sidewall perrishing at barely acceptable limit

Pass 29 May 2010 7,574 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 7,124 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2008 6,707 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 6,697 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 6,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 May 2006 6,464 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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R393 AAH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R393 AAH, 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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R393 AAH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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