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R841 KEG

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

38,330 mi
Last recorded38,330 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 KEG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 38,330 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 38,327 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 37,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 27 May 2017 37,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light when front brake applied (1.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 35,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 34,340 miles

front tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 30 Apr 2015 34,340 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

front tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 1 May 2014 33,340 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 32,178 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 30,952 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 30,952 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,658 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 30,658 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 May 2010 29,638 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,318 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 29,300 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 26,871 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 26,866 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,398 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 23,717 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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R841 KEG is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R841 KEG, 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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R841 KEG is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 13 December 1997.

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