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R731 DRE

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

41,163 mi
Last recorded41,163 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 DRE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 41,163 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 May 2025 41,163 miles

Rear Brake component insecure pedal return spring innefficient (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 May 2023 40,890 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 40,866 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 40,859 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 40,789 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 40,745 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 40,677 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 40,147 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Indicators disconnected/masked. Only be used during daylight hours. Not used at times of reduced visibility.

Pass 13 Apr 2014 38,963 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 36,663 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 35,075 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

offside front foot rest slightly loose ? bolts appear to be stretched ?

Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,028 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

fork dust seals badly corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2011 33,028 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

fork dust seals badly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 31,516 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,457 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,366 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 31,169 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 30,693 miles

Front 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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R731 DRE is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R731 DRE, 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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R731 DRE is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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