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R921 YDA

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

24,816 mi
Last recorded24,816 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR921 YDA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 24,816 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 24,800 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 24,734 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 24,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 24,583 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 23,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 23,475 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 21,856 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 21,836 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 21,603 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 21,240 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 21,019 miles

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 20,527 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 20,522 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2012 19,939 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 19,939 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Rear Rack Loose

Front Tyre Side Walls Covered In Oil

Pass 27 Jul 2011 19,050 miles

The rear tyre walls have slight cracks on both sides.

Pass 17 Jul 2010 18,041 miles

Right hand front indicator just slightly fouling crash bar (needs lifting 2mm)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 18,041 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Right hand front indicator just slightly fouling crash bar (needs lifting 2mm)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 17,422 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,961 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 16,690 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 15,721 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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R921 YDA is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R921 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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R921 YDA is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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