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R476 UOT

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,468 mi
Last recorded17,468 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 UOT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 17,468 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 17,467 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 17,408 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 17,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 16,830 miles

Exhaust noisy but not excessive

Pass 30 Sep 2017 16,662 miles

Front tyre on limit

Pass 8 Oct 2016 16,060 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 15,197 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 14,129 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 14,292 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 13,879 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 13,879 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 13,675 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 13,237 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 12,817 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 12,363 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 11,107 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 10,725 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 10,122 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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R476 UOT is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R476 UOT, 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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R476 UOT is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 23 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R476 UOT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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