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R767 KRY

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

28,807 mi
Last recorded28,807 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR767 KRY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 28,807 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 28,807 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front lever switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 28,583 miles

Daytime test. All lights masked at time of test.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard not fitted.

Pass 19 Mar 2024 28,559 miles

Daytime MOT. All lights masked at time of test.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 28,551 miles

All lights masked. (daytime use only).

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 27,074 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 27,074 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 25,839 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2020 25,839 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 24,500 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 24,500 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 22,395 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 21,327 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 21,282 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 20,593 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 20,567 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))

Pass 5 Aug 2013 18,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 17,032 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 15,784 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 14,265 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 13,396 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 11,924 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 10,330 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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R767 KRY is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R767 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 R767 KRY registered?

R767 KRY is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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