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P687 EFC

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

15,825 mi
Last recorded15,825 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 EFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 15,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 14,833 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 13,867 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 13,159 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 12,605 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 12,351 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 12,238 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 12,116 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 12,116 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 11,433 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 11,433 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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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P687 EFC 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 81.8%.

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 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 P687 EFC, 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 P687 EFC registered?

P687 EFC is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P687 EFC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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