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S197 WPU

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,272 mi
Last recorded32,272 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 WPU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,272 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 32,084 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,477 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 29,638 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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S197 WPU is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,680 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 S197 WPU, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S197 WPU registered?

S197 WPU is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S197 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S197 WPU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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