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R902 TUD

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,522 mi
Last recorded15,522 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 TUD
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 15,522 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 14,486 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 14,486 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 13,697 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 13,039 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 12,117 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 11,169 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 11,169 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 12 May 2018 10,398 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 9,578 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 8,166 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 7,815 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 7,636 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 7,528 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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R902 TUD is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R902 TUD, 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 R902 TUD registered?

R902 TUD is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R902 TUD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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