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P596 KGM

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,518 mi
Last recorded41,518 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 KGM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 41,518 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 39,650 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 39,175 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 39,173 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 38,957 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,706 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 38,332 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 38,332 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 37,766 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,781 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,931 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 35,628 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,566 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 32,964 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,964 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,786 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 28,169 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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P596 KGM is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P596 KGM, 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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P596 KGM is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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