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L20 STX

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,461 mi
Last recorded19,461 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 STX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2024 19,461 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 19,316 miles

Front tyre showing signs of age

Pass 11 Jul 2019 19,257 miles

front tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 7 Mar 2018 18,608 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 17,540 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 17,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 16,708 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 14,219 miles

front mudguard cracked

Pass 7 May 2008 12,018 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 11,564 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 11,082 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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L20 STX is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L20 STX, 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 L20 STX registered?

L20 STX is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L20 STX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L20 STX shows 11 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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