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P117 TEW

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,348 mi
Last recorded23,348 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 TEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 23,348 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 23,348 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 23,046 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 22,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jun 2015 22,347 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 21,740 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 20,775 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 19,973 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 19,541 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 19,200 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 17,836 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,739 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 16,739 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 16,452 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 16,452 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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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P117 TEW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P117 TEW, 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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P117 TEW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 11 July 1997.

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