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R686 MNN

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,350 mi
Last recorded25,350 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 MNN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 25,350 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 24,456 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 24,385 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 24,368 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 24,248 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 24,196 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2015 24,049 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2013 23,786 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 23,339 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,661 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 18,183 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 18,183 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 16,033 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 16,033 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 15,363 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 15,089 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,327 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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R686 MNN is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R686 MNN, 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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R686 MNN is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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