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P679 DUJ

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

13,306 mi
Last recorded13,306 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 DUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 13,306 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 13,044 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 12,763 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 12,492 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 12,464 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 12,141 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 11,847 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 11,380 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 11,073 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 11,057 miles

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 10,604 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 10,422 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 10,422 miles

Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 9,831 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 9,202 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 8,910 miles

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

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

rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 24 Apr 2008 8,599 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 7,998 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 7,822 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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P679 DUJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P679 DUJ, 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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P679 DUJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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