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R703 XEW

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

16,880 mi
Last recorded16,880 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 XEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 16,880 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 16,869 miles

Rear Vehicle identification number not legible (0.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 16,454 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 16,434 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 16,293 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 16,142 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 16,142 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 15,818 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 14,106 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 14,104 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Fail 7 May 2011 13,603 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 13,603 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 13,591 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 12,865 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 9,278 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 8,915 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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R703 XEW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R703 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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What year was R703 XEW registered?

R703 XEW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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