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P145 XNP

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,073 mi
Last recorded33,073 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 XNP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 33,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 33,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,577 miles

oil leek

Fail 24 Aug 2015 31,577 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning (6.2.1f)

oil leek

Fail 31 Jul 2015 31,562 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Throttle slow return

Pass 2 Aug 2014 27,484 miles

Front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 5 Jul 2013 25,362 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2012 24,743 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 22,877 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 21,931 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 20,531 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 19,480 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2007 18,326 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 17,457 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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P145 XNP is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P145 XNP, 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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P145 XNP is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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