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P665 XHU

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,332 mi
Last recorded13,332 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP665 XHU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 13,332 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 13,213 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 13,062 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 12,906 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 12,765 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 12,765 miles

Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 12,716 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 12,649 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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P665 XHU is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P665 XHU, 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 P665 XHU registered?

P665 XHU is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P665 XHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P665 XHU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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