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R461 ARP

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

16,080 mi
Last recorded16,080 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 ARP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 16,080 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 15,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 15,700 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 15,415 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 15,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 15,216 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 14,992 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 14,401 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 14,130 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 14,130 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 12,616 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 12,421 miles

front tyre under inflated

Pass 15 Feb 2011 12,357 miles

speedo cable insicure

Pass 30 Mar 2006 11,071 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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R461 ARP is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R461 ARP, 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 R461 ARP registered?

R461 ARP is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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