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P35 LPX

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

996 mi
Last recorded996 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 LPX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 996 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

FRONT TYRE CRACKING AROUND SIDEWALLS.

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 996 miles

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)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Throttle cable not mounted correctly

front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2014 1,578 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 982 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 981 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 44,604 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 44,604 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2007 42,212 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 36,419 miles

Fluctuation in front brakes

Rear numberplate cracked

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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P35 LPX is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange 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 P35 LPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P35 LPX registered?

P35 LPX is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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