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R655 TLW

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

31,298 mi
Last recorded31,298 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 TLW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 31,298 miles

Rear tyres dated 2015.

Pass 25 Jul 2025 30,311 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 30,025 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 29,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 28,312 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 26,928 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 25,756 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 25,686 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 25,320 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 24,451 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 24,082 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 23,629 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 23,299 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 22,176 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 21,855 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 21,545 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 21,545 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 20,733 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 19,706 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 17,591 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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R655 TLW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R655 TLW, 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 R655 TLW registered?

R655 TLW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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