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R487 DGX

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,952 mi
Last recorded32,952 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 DGX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 32,952 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 32,519 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 32,519 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 31,059 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 29,642 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 27,005 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 22,724 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 22,714 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 18,636 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 16,877 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 16,877 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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R487 DGX is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R487 DGX, 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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R487 DGX is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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