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P511 UGP

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,557 mi
Last recorded33,557 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 UGP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 33,557 miles

Presented for test without mudguards.

Pass 29 Jul 2019 31,644 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 31,644 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 30,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2011 30,054 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 30,054 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,886 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,652 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 13,921 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 13,395 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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P511 UGP is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P511 UGP, 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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P511 UGP is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 8 March 1997.

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