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P89 TGU

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,004 mi
Last recorded34,004 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP89 TGU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 34,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 30,182 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 30,182 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 30,158 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2010 30,123 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 28,881 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 27,502 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 25,937 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 24,147 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Centre Rear Lower Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 24,147 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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P89 TGU is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P89 TGU, 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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P89 TGU is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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