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R861 TLH

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,203 mi
Last recorded23,203 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 TLH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 23,203 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 21,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned over to right (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 20,534 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned wheel over to right (2.4 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 18,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front foot rest damaged

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned over to right (2.4 (a))

number plate damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2019 17,223 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned over to right (2.4 (a))

no plate damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2019 17,223 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned over to right (2.4 (a))

no plate damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2018 14,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 9,458 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 9,458 miles

Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 2,867 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 May 2014 2,798 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 2,756 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 2,461 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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R861 TLH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R861 TLH, 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 R861 TLH registered?

R861 TLH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 19 October 1997.

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