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P525 AJR

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,658 mi
Last recorded34,658 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 AJR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 34,658 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 34,658 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 30,376 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 30,111 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 27,829 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 27,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 20,530 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 11,564 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 11,549 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 9,413 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 9,408 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 8,702 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 8,700 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 7,289 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 7,289 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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P525 AJR 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 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 P525 AJR, 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 P525 AJR registered?

P525 AJR is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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