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P994 WFG

1997 Yamaha XVS650

White Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,484 mi
Last recorded31,484 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP994 WFG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 31,484 miles

Aftermarket exhaust system fitted (baffled at time of test)

Gearshift pivots worn

Pass 7 Apr 2018 25,987 miles

Aftermarket exhaust system fitted (baffled at time of test)

Gear lever has play at pivot

Nearside indicator damaged but function not impaired

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 25,987 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Aftermarket exhaust system fitted (baffled at time of test)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Gear lever has play at pivot

Nearside indicator damaged but function not impaired

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 20,779 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 20,779 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 19,827 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Handlebars slightly bent

Pass 28 Aug 2014 18,265 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 17,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 16,972 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 16,755 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 14,420 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 13,492 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 12,469 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 7,256 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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P994 WFG is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in White with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P994 WFG, 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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P994 WFG is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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