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R865 EUA

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,920 mi
Last recorded13,920 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 EUA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 13,920 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 13,674 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 13,102 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 12,484 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 12,272 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 11,768 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 10,911 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 10,121 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 9,306 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 8,470 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 8,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 8,238 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 7,157 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 6,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 5,278 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 3,638 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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R865 EUA is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R865 EUA, 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 R865 EUA registered?

R865 EUA is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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