MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,775 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)
Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P243 VMJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P243 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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P243 VMJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 11 June 1997.
Is P243 VMJ safe to buy?
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