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P661 HTS

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Purple Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

20,043 mi
Last recorded20,043 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP661 HTS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 20,043 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 20,018 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 19,857 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 18,975 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 17,958 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 17,124 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 15,388 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 13,072 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 13,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 11,974 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 11,260 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 10,640 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 10,391 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 9,315 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 8,003 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 5,831 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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P661 HTS is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Purple with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P661 HTS, 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 P661 HTS registered?

P661 HTS is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P661 HTS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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