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R52 LJT

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,507 mi
Last recorded18,507 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 LJT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 18,507 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 18,275 miles

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 18,179 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 18,090 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 18,090 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 17,835 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 17,835 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2016 17,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 15,920 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 15,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 May 2012 12,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 9,704 miles

front tyre perishing

Pass 1 Apr 2010 9,076 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 8,714 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 8,714 miles

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 Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

front and rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Oct 2007 8,325 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 8,324 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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R52 LJT is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R52 LJT, 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 R52 LJT registered?

R52 LJT is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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