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R526 KFV

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

24,625 mi
Last recorded24,625 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 KFV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 24,625 miles

Front tyre pressure low

Pass 29 Jul 2025 24,153 miles

Front sidewalls starting to crack but not deep enough to expose ply or cord

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 23,608 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 23,194 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 22,846 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 22,342 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 21,821 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 21,309 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 20,822 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 19,799 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 19,281 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 18,974 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 18,835 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 18,552 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 18,552 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 18,213 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 17,973 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 17,542 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 16,418 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 14,630 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 14,543 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 14,507 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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R526 KFV is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R526 KFV, 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 R526 KFV registered?

R526 KFV is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R526 KFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 KFV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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