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R539 XND

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,174 mi
Last recorded32,174 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 XND
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 32,174 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 31,862 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 31,753 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 31,308 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,033 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 30,935 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2013 30,593 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 29,908 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 26,029 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 19,727 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 19,687 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2008 15,238 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 11,509 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 11,431 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 7,551 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 7,399 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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R539 XND 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 87.5%.

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 R539 XND, 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 R539 XND registered?

R539 XND is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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