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P8 MMG

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,168 mi
Last recorded11,168 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 MMG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 11,168 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 11,159 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2007 10,658 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 10,658 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 8,302 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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P8 MMG is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P8 MMG, 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 P8 MMG registered?

P8 MMG is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P8 MMG safe to buy?

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