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CJZ 5397

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

476 mi
Last recorded476 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJZ 5397
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 476 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 476 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 388 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 387 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 40,168 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 38,882 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 38,681 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,235 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 38,025 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 31,337 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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CJZ 5397 is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 650cc 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 CJZ 5397, 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 CJZ 5397 registered?

CJZ 5397 is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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