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R897 VNT

1997 Yamaha Xv

Brown Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

38,747 mi
Last recorded38,747 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xv16,868 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 VNT
MakeYamaha
ModelXv
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 38,747 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 38,367 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 38,013 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 37,607 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 37,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 36,773 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 36,291 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 36,291 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 35,986 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 35,267 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 34,417 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 33,933 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 33,279 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 33,279 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 32,776 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 32,776 miles

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 7 May 2011 31,452 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 29,705 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 28,022 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 9 May 2009 28,022 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,941 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 24,404 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 21,077 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 21,077 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xv?

Based on 3,425 MOT tests across 422 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
443
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 32
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 18
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 11
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R897 VNT is a 1997 Yamaha Xv in Brown with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 16,868 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 Xv fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R897 VNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xv typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R897 VNT registered?

R897 VNT is a 1997 Yamaha Xv, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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