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R796 JWR

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,070 mi
Last recorded13,070 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 JWR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 13,070 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 13,040 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2014 10,809 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 10,801 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 10,741 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 10,618 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 10,618 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 10,506 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 10,366 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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R796 JWR is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R796 JWR, 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 R796 JWR registered?

R796 JWR is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R796 JWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R796 JWR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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