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R864 LNP

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,554 mi
Last recorded14,554 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 LNP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 14,554 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 14,553 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 14,082 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 13,176 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 13,176 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R864 LNP is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R864 LNP, 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 R864 LNP registered?

R864 LNP is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R864 LNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R864 LNP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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