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R606 XPV

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,129 mi
Last recorded7,129 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 XPV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 7,129 miles

Front tyre shows signs of perishing

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyre has stone embedded

Fail 30 Mar 2026 7,129 miles

Front tyre shows signs of perishing

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tyre has stone embedded

Pass 19 Feb 2025 7,028 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 7,015 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 7,010 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 6,792 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 6,755 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 6,695 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 6,643 miles

side light bulb blown

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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R606 XPV is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc 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 R606 XPV, 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 R606 XPV registered?

R606 XPV is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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