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R649 LHC

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Purple Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,757 mi
Last recorded45,757 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 LHC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 45,757 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all lights masked off at time of test.

front tyre has surface cracking.

Pass 27 Jun 2025 44,213 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 44,136 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 41,451 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 41,365 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 41,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion on various parts of frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

no front mudguard fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2020 41,292 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no front muguard fitted at time test

no indicators fitted at time of test

Pass 11 May 2019 41,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 May 2019 41,031 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 41,011 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

motorcycle side stand excessive lean

Fail 8 Sep 2018 41,003 miles

Brake component inadequately mounted (1.1.21 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced motorcycle lean angle on side stand excessive, (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 40,579 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 39,881 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 39,495 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 39,008 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,877 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,100 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 22,606 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 14,500 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 13,876 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 12,698 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 12,149 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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R649 LHC is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Purple with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R649 LHC, 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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R649 LHC is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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