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P31 HAL

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

16,507 mi
Last recorded16,507 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 HAL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 16,507 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 16,506 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 16,453 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 16,452 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 16,396 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 16,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 16,011 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 15,731 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 15,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 15,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 15,387 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,168 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 14,794 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 14,401 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 14,060 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 13,359 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 12,136 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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P31 HAL is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P31 HAL, 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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P31 HAL is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P31 HAL safe to buy?

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