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1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

33,611 mi
Last recorded33,611 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP924 VPN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 33,611 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 32,395 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 30,792 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 29,863 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2021 29,863 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2020 28,925 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 25,993 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 21,291 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 20,938 miles

Exhaust noisey.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front mudguard missing

Pass 4 Apr 2014 19,473 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard missing

Rear mudguard missing

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 19,473 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard missing

Rear mudguard missing

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 17,948 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 17,948 miles

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 16,084 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 14,153 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 14,098 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 11,651 miles

Rear Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 11,651 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 9,939 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 9,939 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 6,791 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 6,774 miles

Front Lower Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 4,635 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 4,374 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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P924 VPN is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P924 VPN, 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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P924 VPN is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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