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P70 JOY

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,483 mi
Last recorded29,483 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 JOY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 29,483 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 28,139 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 27,945 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 27,945 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 27,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,385 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 26,774 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,615 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 26,516 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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P70 JOY is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P70 JOY, 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 P70 JOY registered?

P70 JOY is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P70 JOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P70 JOY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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