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R749 KRY

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

14,197 mi
Last recorded14,197 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 KRY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 14,197 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 14,190 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 14,157 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 14,116 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 14,096 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 13,964 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 13,933 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 13,905 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 13,890 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 13,842 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 13,831 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 13,831 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 13,744 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 13,636 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 13,599 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 13,456 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 12,872 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 12,544 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 12,002 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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R749 KRY is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R749 KRY, 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 R749 KRY registered?

R749 KRY is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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