MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,740 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Front indicator mount perished and cracked
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)
Offside Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R651 DRE is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R651 DRE, 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 R651 DRE registered?
R651 DRE is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 7 October 1997.
Is R651 DRE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R651 DRE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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