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R420 HMR

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,551 mi
Last recorded48,551 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 HMR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 48,551 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 47,984 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 46,354 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 46,354 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Wiring repair Control 1 (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 42,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 41,841 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 41,543 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 40,945 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 40,435 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 39,967 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 39,286 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,976 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 31,770 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 30,652 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 30,644 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2009 29,568 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,568 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 28,380 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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R420 HMR is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R420 HMR, 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 R420 HMR registered?

R420 HMR is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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