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R899 NVJ

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,050 mi
Last recorded28,050 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 NVJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 28,050 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 27,672 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 27,493 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 27,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 26,423 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 26,423 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 25,117 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 24,017 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 23,162 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 22,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 21,560 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 18,812 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 18,125 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 14,231 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 11,392 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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R899 NVJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R899 NVJ, 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 R899 NVJ registered?

R899 NVJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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