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R615 VND

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,428 mi
Last recorded40,428 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 VND
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 40,428 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 39,805 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 39,530 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 39,530 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2023 39,038 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 39,007 miles

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 38,683 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 38,651 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2020 37,806 miles

Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

brake hose in sleeve

mask fitted on head light

rear tyre cracking in sidewall

Fail 2 Jul 2020 37,805 miles

Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

brake hose in sleeve

mask fitted on head light

rear tyre cracking in sidewall

Pass 13 Jul 2019 37,494 miles

Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

brake hose in sleeves

head light mask fitted at time of test

speedo cable not in clip

Fail 12 Jul 2019 37,485 miles

Stop lamp not working front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

brake hose in sleeves

head light mask fitted at time of test

speedo cable not in clip

Pass 7 Jun 2018 36,389 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 35,825 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

brake hoses in sleeves

Fail 27 Apr 2017 35,823 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

brake hoses in sleeves

Pass 26 Apr 2016 34,176 miles

brake hoses in sleeves

head lamp mask fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Apr 2016 34,176 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

brake hoses in sleeves

head lamp mask fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,684 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2014 31,471 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2014 31,448 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2012 28,689 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2012 28,689 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 27,850 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2011 27,850 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 23,891 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 22,129 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 20,659 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 17,509 miles

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

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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R615 VND is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R615 VND, 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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R615 VND is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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