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P272 KEG

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

13,468 mi
Last recorded13,468 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 KEG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 13,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 13,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 13,402 miles

Brake disc contaminated oil/brake fluid (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated oil/brake fluid (1.1.13 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 13,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 13,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim tyre flat (5.2.3 (k))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim tyre flat (5.2.3 (k))

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2014 13,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 13,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 12,405 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 12,405 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 12,393 miles
Fail 26 May 2005

Rear 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)

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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P272 KEG is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P272 KEG, 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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P272 KEG is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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