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P801 CAY

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,084 mi
Last recorded18,084 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 CAY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 18,084 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 17,996 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 17,996 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 17,249 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 17,240 miles

Front Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 16,827 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 14,156 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 13,554 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 12,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Minor cracking to the sidewall of rear tyre.

Pass 28 May 2009 12,293 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 11,895 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 11,096 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 9,925 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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P801 CAY is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc 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 P801 CAY, 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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P801 CAY is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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