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R639 YEV

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,624 mi
Last recorded36,624 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 YEV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 36,624 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 36,624 miles

Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 29,866 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 27,547 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 27,547 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 27,544 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Jun 2018 27,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 27,400 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Aug 2014 27,225 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 27,046 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 27,046 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Fail 30 May 2012 26,933 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 26,933 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,394 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,206 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 25,970 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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R639 YEV is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R639 YEV, 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 R639 YEV registered?

R639 YEV is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 September 1997.

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