MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,050 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre cracked and squared off.
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyres mismatched.
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
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P986 KES is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 P986 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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What year was P986 KES registered?
P986 KES is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 16 July 1997.
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