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R935 FEG

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

15,881 mi
Last recorded15,881 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR935 FEG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 15,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

O/S front fork dust seal corroded

Tyre valve dust caps fitted

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre starting to get low 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 15,313 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 15,244 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 15,035 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 15,035 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 14,909 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 14,857 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 14,502 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 14,372 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 14,228 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 13,922 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 13,767 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 13,563 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 13,132 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 11,166 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 9,838 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 9,429 miles

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

o/s indicators flashing fast but less than 120 per minute

Fail 27 Oct 2009 9,418 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

o/s indicators flashing fast but less than 120 per minute

Pass 6 Oct 2008 8,911 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 8,076 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 7,885 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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R935 FEG is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R935 FEG, 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 R935 FEG registered?

R935 FEG is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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