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R477 WOC

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

2,975 mi
Last recorded2,975 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 WOC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 2,975 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 2,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2015 2,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 2,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 2,976 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 2,601 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 574 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 8 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 20,183 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 20,183 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 15,812 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 12,852 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 12,798 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

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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R477 WOC 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 R477 WOC, 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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R477 WOC is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 20 December 1997.

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