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P992 KES

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

18,996 mi
Last recorded18,996 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 KES
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 18,996 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 18,687 miles

Front brake lever has long travel

Rear brake lever long travel

Throttle doesn't self retract

Pass 19 Apr 2018 17,985 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 17,947 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 17,936 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 178 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 17,815 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 17,775 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 17,745 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 17,681 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,560 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 17,339 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 17,296 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Aug 2007 17,007 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 16,865 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 16,630 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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P992 KES is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P992 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 P992 KES registered?

P992 KES is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P992 KES shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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