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P284 JCH

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,548 mi
Last recorded6,548 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 JCH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2025 6,548 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 6,542 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 6,536 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 6,529 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 6,522 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 6,516 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 6,509 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 6,434 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 6,360 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 6,291 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 5,926 miles

Offside Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 3,859 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 3,558 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 3,441 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 2,857 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 2,817 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 2,512 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 1,826 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 1,801 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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P284 JCH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P284 JCH, 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 P284 JCH registered?

P284 JCH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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The MOT history for P284 JCH shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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