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R883 MDP

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,907 mi
Last recorded33,907 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 MDP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 33,907 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 29,118 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 29,118 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation front brake lever (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 27,598 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 27,598 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 23,632 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 22,787 miles

Speedo drive not in correct location

Pass 18 Nov 2008 21,604 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 16,047 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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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R883 MDP is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R883 MDP, 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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R883 MDP is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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