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P487 WHW

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,280 mi
Last recorded11,280 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 WHW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 11,280 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 11,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Unable to test wheel spokes/hubs front & rear due to wheel covers.

Pass 23 May 2022 11,105 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 11,104 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 10,877 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 10,578 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 10,148 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 9,754 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 9,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 9,113 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 8,803 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 8,412 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 7,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 7,497 miles

exhaust slightly louder than standard exhaust

Fail 25 Jun 2008 7,497 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

exhaust slightly louder than standard exhaust

Pass 9 Aug 2006 6,476 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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P487 WHW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P487 WHW, 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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P487 WHW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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