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WAR 897W

1997 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Yamaha XS65017,903 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAR 897W
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018
Pass 26 May 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 23 May 2016 3,029 miles

Front no fender

Rear rear fender cut very short

wiring loose, requires titying

Fail 20 May 2016 3,006 miles

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Front no fender

Rear rear fender cut very short

wiring loose, requires titying

Pass 6 Sep 2014 681 miles

Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 May 2013 13,998 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 13,998 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 13,337 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 12,818 miles

slight weep from fuel cap (over full)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 12,818 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

slight weep from fuel cap (over full)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 11,787 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 10,903 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 10,870 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS650?

Based on 7,134 MOT tests across 1,506 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
241
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 49
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 28
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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WAR 897W is a 1997 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 17,903 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 XS650 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WAR 897W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS650 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WAR 897W registered?

WAR 897W is a 1997 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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The MOT history for WAR 897W shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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