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P823 FNU

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

15,832 mi
Last recorded15,832 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP823 FNU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2021 15,832 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock controls hitting tank (2.1.4 (c))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 15,829 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel has bolts/rivets missing or loose to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected all rear spokes loose 2 broken (5.2.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2019 14,442 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 13,693 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 13,693 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect black plate (0.1 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 12,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 11,167 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 9,384 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 9,384 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 8,922 miles

Centre Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 8,022 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 6,543 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 6,541 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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P823 FNU is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P823 FNU, 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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P823 FNU is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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