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P189 JPY

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,020 mi
Last recorded36,020 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 JPY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2020 36,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 31,494 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 27,219 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 24,500 miles

Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 21 May 2016 24,172 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 18,420 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 14,886 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 May 2011 11,897 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre has cracks in the walls

Pass 24 Apr 2010 9,003 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 7,085 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 6,754 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 63,004 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 6,032 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 5,567 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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P189 JPY 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 100%.

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 P189 JPY, 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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P189 JPY is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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