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P213 HFC

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,019 mi
Last recorded44,019 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 HFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 44,019 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 38,289 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 31,909 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 24,782 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 24,764 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 24,738 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Slight cut on rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2011 22,653 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 May 2010 16,074 miles

Slight perishing on fuel cap seal

Fail 22 May 2010 16,074 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Slight perishing on fuel cap seal

Fail 16 May 2009 13,933 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 May 2009 13,933 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 9,749 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 9,667 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 6,209 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2006 4,226 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 4,195 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)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

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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P213 HFC is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P213 HFC, 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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P213 HFC is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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