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R599 UKN

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Purple Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,411 mi
Last recorded26,411 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 UKN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 26,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 26,384 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 26,372 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 25,864 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 25,090 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 24,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 24,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2011 23,057 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 22,827 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,683 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 20,039 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 19,676 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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R599 UKN is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Purple with a 648cc 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 R599 UKN, 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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R599 UKN is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 November 1997.

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