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R55 YMR

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,367 mi
Last recorded5,367 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 YMR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 5,367 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 5,367 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 4,988 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 4,133 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 3,240 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 3,134 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 2,913 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 2,594 miles

slight perish marks front tyre

Fail 5 Jan 2012 2,594 miles

slight perish marks front tyre

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 9 May 2009 1,760 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 1,492 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 990 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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R55 YMR is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R55 YMR, 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 R55 YMR registered?

R55 YMR is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R55 YMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 YMR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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