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P247 WKH

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

5,728 mi
Last recorded5,728 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 WKH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 5,728 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 5,771 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 5,762 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 5,554 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 5,537 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 5,537 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 May 2012 5,527 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 5,366 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 5,287 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 5,233 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 5,094 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 4,890 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 4,625 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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P247 WKH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P247 WKH, 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 P247 WKH registered?

P247 WKH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P247 WKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P247 WKH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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