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P228 VMJ

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,187 mi
Last recorded12,187 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 VMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2020 12,187 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 10,075 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 8,167 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 7,516 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 7,462 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 7,334 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 7,239 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 7,064 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 6,981 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 6,910 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 6,785 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 6,686 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 6,565 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 6,493 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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P228 VMJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver 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 P228 VMJ, 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 P228 VMJ registered?

P228 VMJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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