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R919 YDA

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

11,477 mi
Last recorded11,477 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 YDA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 11,477 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 11,448 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 11,429 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 11,281 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 11,277 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 11,277 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 11,154 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 11,154 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 11,032 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 10,958 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 10,584 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 10,495 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 10,407 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 9,975 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 9,975 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 9,063 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 6,618 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 6,614 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 6,610 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 6,581 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 6,495 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 6,460 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 6,381 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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R919 YDA is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R919 YDA, 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 R919 YDA registered?

R919 YDA is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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