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R552 LFV

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,927 mi
Last recorded44,927 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 LFV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 44,927 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

play in gear lever pivot

Fail 27 May 2022 44,927 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivot excessively worn (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

play in gear lever pivot

Pass 13 Mar 2021 44,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 42,611 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 42,413 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 42,071 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 42,033 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

exhaust noisey

Pass 5 May 2015 37,106 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 32,874 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 32,874 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,702 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 29,111 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,958 miles

bolt loose on trim on left hand side under seat

front brake slightly binding

oil leak at rear cylinder rear tappet adjuster cap

Pass 12 Feb 2010 26,539 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 23,436 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,043 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,454 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 21,296 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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R552 LFV is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R552 LFV, 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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R552 LFV is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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