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J666 BLU

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,344 mi
Last recorded16,344 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 BLU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 16,344 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 16,338 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 16,332 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 16,326 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 16,316 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 16,299 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 30,771 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 30,762 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 30,724 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 30,480 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 30,267 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 30,267 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 29,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 29,673 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,522 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 28,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 28,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,504 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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J666 BLU is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 J666 BLU, 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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J666 BLU is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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