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R532 TLH

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,313 mi
Last recorded39,313 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 TLH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 39,313 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 38,640 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 38,640 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 36,397 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 36,394 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Apr 2020
Fail 30 Apr 2020

Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play adjusted (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements new fitted (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2019

Warning. Daylight use only. No lights. The customer has been informed and it has been explained that daylight use only applies to this Mot test. The customer has acknowledged the advice.

Pass 18 Apr 2017

Oil leak ()

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 20,572 miles

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

play in rear brake piviot

Pass 10 May 2014 17,297 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 15,327 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 14,849 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 14,473 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 13,305 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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R532 TLH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R532 TLH, 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 R532 TLH registered?

R532 TLH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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