MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,901 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure split pin missing on footboard pivot (6.2.12 (a))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Throttle operating incorrectly sticking open on R/H lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))
headlight beam deflector fitted at time of test
standard exhaust slightly louder than normal at time of test
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
headlight beam deflector fitted at time of test
standard exhaust slightly louder than normal at time of test
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly Sticking (3.1.3d)
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair Brake lever rod split pin worn likely to break (3.1.5)
Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair Torque reaction bar split pins missing (3.1.5)
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Rear Wheel spoke missing Spokes broken and missing spokes (4.2.1b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
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P172 DUD is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 P172 DUD, 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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P172 DUD is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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