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R62 DKX

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,749 mi
Last recorded22,749 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 DKX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 22,749 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 22,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 22,446 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 22,359 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 22,359 miles

Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 22,204 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 21,712 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 21,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 21,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 18,976 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Outer Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 18,976 miles

Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 18,759 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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R62 DKX is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc 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 R62 DKX, 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 R62 DKX registered?

R62 DKX is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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