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R893 MDP

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,265 mi
Last recorded11,265 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 MDP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 11,265 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 10,624 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 9,999 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 9,245 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 8,418 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 7,381 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 6,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 5,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 4,924 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 4,924 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 4,721 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 4,721 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R893 MDP is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R893 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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R893 MDP is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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