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P139 YNJ

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,206 mi
Last recorded30,206 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 YNJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 30,206 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 29,779 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 29,773 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 29,547 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 29,547 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 29,231 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 28,986 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 28,175 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 27,285 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 26,791 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 25,646 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 25,617 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 23 May 2011 23,910 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 22,686 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 20,230 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 19,301 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 16,452 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 13,792 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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P139 YNJ 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 P139 YNJ, 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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P139 YNJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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