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P986 KES

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,050 mi
Last recorded27,050 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP986 KES
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 27,050 miles

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.

Pass 11 Aug 2021 25,310 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 25,310 miles

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 23,997 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 20,385 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 17,221 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 15,408 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 15,408 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 12,747 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 7,930 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 5,738 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 5,055 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 4,674 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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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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