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P156 GUJ

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,246 mi
Last recorded22,246 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 GUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 22,246 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 22,246 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2013 20,786 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 15,390 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 15,390 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,819 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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P156 GUJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P156 GUJ, 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 P156 GUJ registered?

P156 GUJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P156 GUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P156 GUJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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