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P436 XFG

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

207 mi
Last recorded207 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP436 XFG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 207 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 62 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 62 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2022

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2022

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 1,697 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 1,697 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Apr 2020 1,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 963 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 963 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 383 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 2,489 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 65 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 622 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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P436 XFG is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P436 XFG, 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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P436 XFG is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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