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R822 GKN

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,221 mi
Last recorded51,221 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 GKN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 51,221 miles

Daytime mot only . All lights removed at time of retest.

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 51,221 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 49,821 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 49,821 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 45,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 44,278 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 41,360 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 39,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 39,243 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 36,111 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 32,578 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 29,814 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 27,758 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 25,890 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 23,003 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 22,677 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 22,150 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 21,994 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R822 GKN is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R822 GKN, 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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R822 GKN is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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