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R597 UWL

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Multi-colour Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,031 mi
Last recorded33,031 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 UWL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 33,031 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 33,031 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,716 miles

exhaust slightly noisy

front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2011 31,763 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,720 miles

exhaust slightly noisy

no front position light

Pass 11 Jun 2009 23,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 23,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 22,829 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 19,946 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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R597 UWL is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Multi-colour with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R597 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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R597 UWL is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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