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P619 JAU

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,327 mi
Last recorded44,327 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP619 JAU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 44,327 miles

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake front and rear (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear swinging arm and frame corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2019 44,327 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake front and rear (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear swinging arm and frame corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 42,777 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 42,708 miles

Front Wheel hub excessively damaged (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2017 41,282 miles

play in front shocks when braking

Pass 20 Jun 2015 39,990 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 39,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,568 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 26,925 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 23,751 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 23,751 miles

Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,907 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 15,319 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 13,964 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 13,874 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 13,557 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 12,699 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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P619 JAU is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P619 JAU, 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 P619 JAU registered?

P619 JAU is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 21 June 1997.

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