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R549 AKJ

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,194 mi
Last recorded25,194 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 AKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 25,194 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 24,213 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 23,166 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 21,717 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 20,835 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 199,705 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

temp. repairs to rear lamps

Pass 5 May 2009 19,017 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

rear lamps damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,066 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 16,938 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 16,938 miles

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 Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

gear change lever pivot worn and excess movement

Pass 13 Jan 2006

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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R549 AKJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R549 AKJ, 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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R549 AKJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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