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P486 RBP

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

15,426 mi
Last recorded15,426 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP486 RBP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 15,426 miles

Front Tyre Perrished on side wall

Pass 27 Oct 2017 14,838 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 14,747 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 14,747 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 14,026 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 13,380 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 12,376 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 12,376 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 11,304 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 11,304 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 10,670 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 10,216 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 9,879 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 9,832 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2008 9,205 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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P486 RBP is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P486 RBP, 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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P486 RBP is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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