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P391 BRU

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

15,416 mi
Last recorded15,416 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 BRU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 15,416 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 15,398 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 14,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 13,445 miles

Front suspension has excessive sag

Pass 23 Apr 2021 12,293 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 11,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 100/90/19 roadrunner (5.2.3 (e))

Front front tyre has slight cracks in sidewalls

rear tyre has slight cracks in sidewalls

Pass 20 Mar 2019 9,859 miles

Front Tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Rear Tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Pass 15 Feb 2018 8,864 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 8,864 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 8,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 8,368 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 7,828 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 7,823 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 7,808 miles

no pillion seat fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2011 7,606 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 7,606 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 7,265 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 6,757 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 6,396 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 6,188 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 5,994 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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P391 BRU is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P391 BRU, 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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P391 BRU is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P391 BRU safe to buy?

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