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P741 CCU

1997 Yamaha Xvs

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

20,297 mi
Last recorded20,297 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xvs17,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP741 CCU
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 20,297 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 20,297 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 19,503 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 18,839 miles

no lights fitted at time of test - daytime use only test carried out

Fail 15 May 2018 18,838 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 18,407 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 18,364 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 17,597 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 16,472 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2012 16,472 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 15,751 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 15,751 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 15,454 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 13,929 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 13,929 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 11,461 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 11,134 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 10,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs?

Based on 8,868 MOT tests across 1,225 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
778
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
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P741 CCU is a 1997 Yamaha Xvs in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xvs models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 17,604 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 Xvs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P741 CCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xvs typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xvs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P741 CCU registered?

P741 CCU is a 1997 Yamaha Xvs, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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