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P182 VUY

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,196 mi
Last recorded36,196 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP182 VUY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 36,196 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 35,996 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 35,775 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 35,272 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 34,306 miles

Front Road spring worn, but not excessively Very soft (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 33,208 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 33,196 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Excessive run out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 32,663 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 May 2018 32,663 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 31,129 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 29,304 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,650 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 25,261 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 24,943 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 24,943 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 24,715 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,070 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,565 miles

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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P182 VUY is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P182 VUY, 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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What year was P182 VUY registered?

P182 VUY is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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