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R871 EUA

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Yellow Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,315 mi
Last recorded27,315 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 EUA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 27,315 miles

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 27,315 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 24,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 24,915 miles

Front Brake component is fractured (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 21,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

front mudguard mounts broken

Pass 1 Feb 2012 18,089 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 17,838 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 17,200 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 16,302 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 16,302 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 15,652 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 14,187 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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R871 EUA is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Yellow with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R871 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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R871 EUA is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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