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R616 YOW

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

20,596 mi
Last recorded20,596 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 YOW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 20,596 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 20,474 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 20,429 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 20,368 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 20,213 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 20,028 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 19,709 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 19,299 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 19,129 miles

Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 18,587 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 17,587 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 17,195 miles

surface crazing to front tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2013 15,684 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 15,684 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 14,935 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 14,072 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 13,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 24 May 2010 13,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 13,567 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 13,567 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 13,093 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 12,668 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 12,371 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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R616 YOW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R616 YOW, 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 R616 YOW registered?

R616 YOW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R616 YOW safe to buy?

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