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L777 MPB

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

17,887 mi
Last recorded17,887 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL777 MPB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 17,887 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 17,887 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 17,850 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 17,466 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 17,390 miles

Central Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 17,056 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 17,056 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 16,878 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 16,878 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear mud gard loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 16,357 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 16,357 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 16,319 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 16,319 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement keeps binding on (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 May 2016 16,319 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 16,279 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 16,245 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 16,220 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 16,062 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 15,999 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,773 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 15,763 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 15,755 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 14,698 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 14,499 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 14,139 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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L777 MPB is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L777 MPB, 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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L777 MPB is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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