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P139 GJB

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,540 mi
Last recorded16,540 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 GJB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 16,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 16,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 15,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 15,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

play in gear lever pivots

Fail 3 Jul 2019 15,120 miles

Rear Wheel spoke missing (5.2.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

play in gear lever pivots

Pass 9 Jun 2018 14,244 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

after market silencers fitted slightly noisy

Pass 14 Jun 2017 13,858 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 12,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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))

front footpeg slightly damaged

rear spoke slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2015 12,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 10,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 9,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 7,470 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 7,451 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 3,030 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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P139 GJB is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black 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 P139 GJB, 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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P139 GJB is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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