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R652 NAM

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

23,197 mi
Last recorded23,197 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 NAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 23,197 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 23,118 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 22,272 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 21,437 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 20,464 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 19,804 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 19,051 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

rear lens slightly damaged

travel in hand brake control lever

Pass 25 Jun 2013 18,133 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 16,988 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 15,922 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 13,796 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 12,370 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 10,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2007 8,304 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 8,304 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 6,278 miles

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

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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R652 NAM is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 R652 NAM, 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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R652 NAM is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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