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P602 DPB

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

53,711 mi
Last recorded53,711 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP602 DPB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 53,711 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 53,711 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Fuel cap ineffective cannot open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2014 53,595 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2012 53,206 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 53,205 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

front tyre flat

Fail 20 Mar 2009 49,207 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

side stand loose

Pass 20 Mar 2009 49,207 miles

side stand loose

Fail 1 Oct 2008 49,187 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,289 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 44,220 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear R/H indicator has water in it..!!!

Pass 31 Jul 2006 36,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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P602 DPB is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P602 DPB, 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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P602 DPB is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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