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P543 KKO

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,203 mi
Last recorded13,203 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 KKO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 13,203 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 13,202 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 13,133 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 12,840 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 12,523 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 12,074 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,506 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 11,506 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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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P543 KKO is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P543 KKO, 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 P543 KKO registered?

P543 KKO is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P543 KKO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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