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P197 SNO

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,725 mi
Last recorded26,725 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 SNO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2009 26,725 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 26,725 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 26,377 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 26,120 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 25,551 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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P197 SNO is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P197 SNO, 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 P197 SNO registered?

P197 SNO is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P197 SNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P197 SNO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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