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P437 SHK

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Yellow Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,576 mi
Last recorded31,576 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 SHK
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 31,576 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 31,570 miles

Front Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

handlebars out of alignment rear number plate showing scull heads

Pass 5 May 2012 30,461 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 30,450 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 May 2011 29,909 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 29,886 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 29,658 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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P437 SHK is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Yellow with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P437 SHK, 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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What year was P437 SHK registered?

P437 SHK is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 14 June 1997.

Is P437 SHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P437 SHK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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