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P956 MCR

1997 Yamaha Xvs

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,887 mi
Last recorded34,887 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xvs17,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP956 MCR
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 34,887 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,645 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 31,227 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 30,032 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,941 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 29,935 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 29,708 miles

Exhaust slightly blowing

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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P956 MCR is a 1997 Yamaha Xvs in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P956 MCR, 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 P956 MCR registered?

P956 MCR is a 1997 Yamaha Xvs, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P956 MCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P956 MCR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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