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R585 SWA

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

36,975 mi
Last recorded36,975 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 SWA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 36,975 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 36,718 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 36,541 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 35,745 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 34,353 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 33,506 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 33,145 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 31,845 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,775 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 31,775 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,227 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 27,158 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 23,205 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,479 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 16,012 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 11,769 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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R585 SWA is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R585 SWA, 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 R585 SWA registered?

R585 SWA is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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