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R653 NAM

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,380 mi
Last recorded44,380 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 NAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2020 44,380 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 37,016 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 25,773 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 24,479 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 24,053 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 22,555 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 22,169 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,774 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 21,159 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 20,195 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,020 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 18,691 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 17,987 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 17,661 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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R653 NAM is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R653 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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R653 NAM is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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