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P491 PLB

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,607 mi
Last recorded21,607 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 PLB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 21,607 miles

Front slight cracking in front tread

Fail 3 Sep 2020 21,607 miles

Front slight cracking in front tread

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 21,371 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 20,058 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 19,642 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 19,565 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 19,335 miles

head lamp insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2011 18,834 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 18,810 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 18,768 miles

centr frame very rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2008 18,434 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 18,375 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 17,629 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 17,229 miles

both tyres perrished on walls

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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P491 PLB is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P491 PLB, 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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P491 PLB is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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