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P985 KES

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,127 mi
Last recorded31,127 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 KES
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2018 31,127 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 30,897 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,533 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 29,804 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 29,015 miles

font tyre tread split and perrihed advise replacement

Pass 8 Jun 2013 28,046 miles

frame underside corroded

front tyre tread perrished

Pass 22 Jun 2012 27,254 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,901 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

corrosion on chassis

framepainted

gearchange movement

Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,158 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Frame slightly corroded

headlamp aim on limit

Pass 27 Aug 2007 23,928 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 18,496 miles

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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P985 KES is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P985 KES, 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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P985 KES is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 16 July 1997.

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