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P181 NWG

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

27,405 mi
Last recorded27,405 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 NWG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 27,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 27,402 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 26,845 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre perished

Fail 30 Jul 2021 26,841 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre perished

Pass 3 Aug 2020 26,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 26,309 miles

front tyre was at 11 psi,have inflated to 36psi

Pass 3 Jun 2015 26,227 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 25,846 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 25,249 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 24,131 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 21,664 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 18,141 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 15,603 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 15,603 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 15,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 13,939 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 13,939 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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P181 NWG is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P181 NWG, 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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P181 NWG is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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