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P636 XNP

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Multi-colour Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

598 mi
Last recorded598 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP636 XNP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 598 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 598 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2019 20,522 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 19,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 17,950 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 17,563 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 12,967 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 12,967 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 reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 11,690 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 11,203 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 11,288 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 11,206 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 11,097 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2006 9,408 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2006 9,402 miles

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

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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P636 XNP is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Multi-colour 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 P636 XNP, 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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P636 XNP is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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