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R97 AYB

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,694 mi
Last recorded46,694 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 AYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 May 2026 46,694 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 46,260 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2012 44,118 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 42,474 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 40,663 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,901 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 35,363 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 32,104 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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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?

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