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P711 OLR

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

17,628 mi
Last recorded17,628 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 OLR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 17,628 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 17,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 17,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 17,339 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 17,145 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 16,972 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 16,854 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 16,588 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 16,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 15,951 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 13,789 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 13,285 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 12,889 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 12,889 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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P711 OLR is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P711 OLR, 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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P711 OLR is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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