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P302 UWP

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,270 mi
Last recorded15,270 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP302 UWP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 15,270 miles

Front brake pipe fixing missing, replaced.

Nearside Pillion seat slightly loose incorrect bolt fitted to rear hanger, replace. (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 15,270 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front brake pipe fixing missing, replaced.

Nearside Pillion seat slightly loose incorrect bolt fitted to rear hanger, replace. (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake component insecure split pin missing torque arm (1.1.21 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 15,088 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 15,083 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 15,073 miles

Nearside Front side stand mounting bolts loose

Pass 7 May 2015 15,063 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 15,063 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 14,931 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 14,111 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 13,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 8,299 miles

rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 12 Apr 2008 8,165 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 7,866 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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P302 UWP 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 84.6%.

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 P302 UWP, 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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P302 UWP is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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