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P597 SAF

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Multi-colour Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,177 mi
Last recorded45,177 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 SAF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 45,177 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 45,170 miles

No lights fitted at time of test.

Fail 27 Aug 2021 45,170 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

No lights fitted at time of test.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 44,917 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 44,024 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 44,024 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 42,642 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 42,642 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 40,574 miles

daytime use only

Pass 27 Jun 2011 37,897 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 35,919 miles

daytime use only

Pass 4 Jun 2009 30,969 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,541 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 26,315 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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P597 SAF is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Multi-colour with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P597 SAF, 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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P597 SAF is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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