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R415 DHT

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,081 mi
Last recorded17,081 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 DHT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 17,081 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 17,081 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 16,331 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 15,841 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 15,601 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 13,173 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 13,164 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 12,034 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 12,034 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2008 11,857 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 11,857 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 10,391 miles

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

front tyre low

Pass 2 Mar 2006 9,246 miles

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

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

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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R415 DHT is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R415 DHT, 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 R415 DHT registered?

R415 DHT is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 20 September 1997.

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