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P57 YYJ

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,834 mi
Last recorded19,834 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 YYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 19,834 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 19,827 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 18,717 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 9 Jun 2017 17,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 16,376 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre tread getting low.

Fail 1 Jun 2016 16,376 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre tread getting low.

Fail 11 Jun 2015 15,880 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front tyre low on tread

Pass 11 Jun 2015 15,880 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre low on tread

Pass 2 May 2014 15,244 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 14,091 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 12,962 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 12,905 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 12,780 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 12,420 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 12,180 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 10,520 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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P57 YYJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P57 YYJ, 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 P57 YYJ registered?

P57 YYJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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