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D23 SJA

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,352 mi
Last recorded21,352 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 SJA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 21,352 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 20,682 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 20,679 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 20,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 20,297 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 20,212 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 18,430 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 17,313 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 17,313 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2016 16,926 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 16,766 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 14,577 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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D23 SJA is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D23 SJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D23 SJA registered?

D23 SJA is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is D23 SJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 SJA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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