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R515 ONN

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

10,140 mi
Last recorded10,140 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 ONN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 10,140 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 10,019 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 9,970 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 9,933 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 9,840 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 9,773 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 9,773 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 9,652 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 9,494 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 9,342 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 9,342 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 9,049 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 8,696 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 7,618 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 7,615 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 5,959 miles

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

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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R515 ONN is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R515 ONN, 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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R515 ONN is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R515 ONN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R515 ONN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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