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R650 ENY

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

34,317 mi
Last recorded34,317 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 ENY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 34,317 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 33,515 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 32,118 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 30,816 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 29,939 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 29,339 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 28,942 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 27,202 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 25,427 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 22,824 miles

front brake feels slightly spongy

slight surface corrosion to rear swing arm

Pass 14 Aug 2015 20,060 miles
Pass 27 May 2015
Pass 28 Jul 2014 16,023 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 13,348 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 11,832 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 10,048 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 6,740 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 4,551 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 3,830 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 2,801 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 2,747 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 2,675 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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R650 ENY is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R650 ENY, 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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R650 ENY is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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