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P207 OLD

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,985 mi
Last recorded17,985 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP207 OLD
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 17,985 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 17,985 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 16,603 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 15,871 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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P207 OLD is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P207 OLD, 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 P207 OLD registered?

P207 OLD is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P207 OLD safe to buy?

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