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P399 RHK

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,577 mi
Last recorded9,577 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP399 RHK
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2019 9,577 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 9,072 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 8,653 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 8,579 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 8,361 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 8,255 miles

Both tyres cracking in tread due to age

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 7,806 miles

Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 8 May 2012 6,886 miles

rear tyre starting to crack up on sidewall

Pass 10 May 2011 6,806 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 6,733 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 6,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 20 May 2008 6,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 29 May 2007 5,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 May 2006 5,128 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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P399 RHK is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P399 RHK, 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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P399 RHK is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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