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P674 XHU

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

17,000 mi
Last recorded17,000 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP674 XHU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 17,000 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 17,000 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 16,989 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 16,739 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 23 May 2022 16,739 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 16,573 miles

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swinging arm. (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 16,474 miles

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

Rear mudguard loose

Fail 6 May 2017 16,474 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear mudguard loose

Pass 21 Mar 2016 16,228 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 16,216 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 15,853 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 15,839 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 13,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 12,265 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 12,262 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 May 2010 10,537 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 7,355 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 6,080 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 6,059 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

marks on front disc

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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P674 XHU is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P674 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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P674 XHU is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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