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JAW 984V

1997 Yamaha XS650

Black Petrol 654cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,513 mi
Last recorded17,513 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XS65017,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAW 984V
MakeYamaha
ModelXS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine654cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 17,513 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 17,266 miles

Small cracks in front tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2020 17,265 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Small cracks in front tyre

Pass 10 May 2011 16,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 15,262 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XS650?

Based on 7,134 MOT tests across 1,506 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
241
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 49
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 28
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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JAW 984V is a 1997 Yamaha XS650 in Black with a 654cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 17,903 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 XS650 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JAW 984V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XS650 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XS650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAW 984V registered?

JAW 984V is a 1997 Yamaha XS650, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is JAW 984V safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAW 984V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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