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P343 KYB

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,319 mi
Last recorded30,319 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 KYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 30,319 miles

Front Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect front fork seals.

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 29,106 miles

Central Front Upper Mudguard not fitted

Front Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 29,106 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Mudguard not fitted

Front Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 28,872 miles

Central Front Upper Front mudguard missing

Front Fork gaitors fitted-unable to clearly inspect fork seals.

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 27,890 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 27,698 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 27,527 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 27,395 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,290 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 27,290 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 26,909 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 25,914 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 25,109 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 23,833 miles

Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 23,833 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 20,129 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 19,034 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 18,266 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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P343 KYB is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P343 KYB, 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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P343 KYB is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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