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R837 FFE

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,470 mi
Last recorded21,470 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 FFE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 21,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre perrished

Pass 13 Mar 2020 21,465 miles

Both mudguards missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 21,321 miles

Both mudguards missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 21,311 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both mudguards missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 21,236 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 20,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 20,898 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2014 20,544 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 20,296 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 20,296 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 19,396 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 19,143 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 19,142 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2006 18,691 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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R837 FFE is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R837 FFE, 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 R837 FFE registered?

R837 FFE is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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