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R677 XEW

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,417 mi
Last recorded54,417 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 XEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 54,417 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 51,392 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 51,299 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

one spot light not working

rear brake pedal has slight travel(needs Adjusting)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 48,208 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 48,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 47,501 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 43,886 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 39,879 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,330 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 36,172 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,661 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,596 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 27,178 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 23,811 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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R677 XEW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R677 XEW, 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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R677 XEW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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