MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,405 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front tyre perished
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
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))
front tyre was at 11 psi,have inflated to 36psi
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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.
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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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