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R699 BRL

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

17,657 mi
Last recorded17,657 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 BRL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 17,657 miles

TYRES PERISHED

Pass 7 Jul 2023 17,403 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 17,369 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 17,266 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 17,195 miles

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyres very under inflated

Pass 3 Sep 2016 16,994 miles

tyre pressures low

Fail 3 Sep 2016 16,994 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

tyre pressures low

Pass 25 Sep 2014 16,695 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 16,695 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 19 Sep 2013 13,995 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 13,995 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 12,080 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 12,080 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 9,602 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 9,276 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 8,802 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 8,597 miles

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

Rear 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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R699 BRL is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R699 BRL, 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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R699 BRL is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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