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P888 EDW

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

3,063 mi
Last recorded3,063 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 EDW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 3,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened rear suspension modified to make frame hardtail. bobber style, no movement in components (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play very small amount of play in rear wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 3,063 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened rear suspension modified to make frame hardtail. bobber style, no movement in components (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play very small amount of play in rear wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 2,133 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 7 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 7 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 11,381 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 11,092 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 10,998 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 10,948 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 10,882 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 10,702 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 10,129 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 8,941 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 8,518 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 7,085 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 6,859 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 6,603 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 6,321 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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P888 EDW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P888 EDW, 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 P888 EDW registered?

P888 EDW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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