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R576 UWL

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

11,432 mi
Last recorded11,432 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 UWL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 11,432 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 11,432 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 10,986 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 10,981 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 10,852 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 10,848 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 10,737 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 10,552 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 9,784 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 9,664 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre had cuts in tread.

Pass 24 Nov 2015 9,632 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear cut in tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2014 9,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brake hose outer cover slight damage

offside fuel tank bolt missing

rear tyre has small cuts in tread

Pass 5 Sep 2012 9,057 miles

front tyre perishing

Fail 3 Sep 2012 9,053 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front tyre perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2010 9,036 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R576 UWL is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R576 UWL, 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 R576 UWL registered?

R576 UWL is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R576 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R576 UWL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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