MOT Status
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46,694 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nail in rear tyre
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
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R97 AYB is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1998 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,680 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 R97 AYB, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R97 AYB registered?
R97 AYB is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 12 June 1998.
Is R97 AYB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R97 AYB shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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