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P159 GJB

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,608 mi
Last recorded13,608 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 GJB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 13,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

rear seat and pillion footrests have been removed

Pass 3 May 2012 12,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre slightly deteriated

Pass 19 Feb 2011 10,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 9,335 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 6,881 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 6,520 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 6,520 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 2 Sep 2006 5,772 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 5,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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P159 GJB is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P159 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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What year was P159 GJB registered?

P159 GJB is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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