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P194 LTP

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,600 mi
Last recorded21,600 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP194 LTP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 21,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 21,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 20,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 20,362 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 20,227 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 19,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 19,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 19,123 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,836 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 18,382 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Feb 2010 16,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 15,663 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 10,921 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 10,846 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 10,845 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 10,627 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 10,605 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 10,374 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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P194 LTP is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black 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 P194 LTP, 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 P194 LTP registered?

P194 LTP is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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