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P262 MEH

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,320 mi
Last recorded57,320 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 MEH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 57,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 56,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,675 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 55,675 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 51,585 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 51,585 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 50,139 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 50,139 miles

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

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 19,952 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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P262 MEH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P262 MEH, 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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P262 MEH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 10 May 1997.

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