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P391 JJO

1997 Yamaha Xvs

Red Petrol 248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,457 mi
Last recorded33,457 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xvs17,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 JJO
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 33,457 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 33,448 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,926 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 27,926 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 25,691 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 25,681 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2008 21,124 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 17,134 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 11,912 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 7,913 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs?

Based on 8,868 MOT tests across 1,225 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
778
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
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P391 JJO is a 1997 Yamaha Xvs in Red with a 248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xvs models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 17,604 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 Xvs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P391 JJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xvs typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xvs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P391 JJO is a 1997 Yamaha Xvs, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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