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R71 PGF

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

54,808 mi
Last recorded54,808 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 PGF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 54,808 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle identification number poor to read.

Fail 21 May 2026 54,808 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle identification number poor to read.

Pass 10 Jul 2024 54,559 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 54,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 53,940 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 53,935 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 53,922 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 53,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front tyre deteriorating.

Pass 16 Aug 2018 52,557 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 52,557 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 51,212 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 51,212 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 49,864 miles

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

Front position lamp not working

Fail 2 Sep 2016 49,864 miles

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

Front position lamp not working

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 49,832 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swinging arm bearings (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Front position lamp not working

Pass 21 Aug 2015 48,380 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 48,367 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 42,114 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

front tyre slightly perished

Fail 14 Aug 2014 42,114 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

exhaust monting bolts loose

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,121 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 24,773 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 23,458 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 22,272 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 20,795 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 17,076 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 15,344 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
Full Yamaha XVS650 reliability report

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R71 PGF is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R71 PGF, 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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R71 PGF is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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