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P327 GJF

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

15,046 mi
Last recorded15,046 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP327 GJF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 15,046 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 14,993 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 14,767 miles

aftermarket exhausts fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2018 14,649 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 14,445 miles

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

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2014 14,310 miles

front tyre wear

Pass 31 Aug 2013 14,053 miles

Aftermarket exhaust fitted

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre 2mm

rear brake lever travel

slight frame corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2012 13,663 miles

front tyre wear

Fail 25 Jun 2011 13,478 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

aftermarket exhausts fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2011 13,478 miles

aftermarket exhausts fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2010 13,383 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 13,221 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 13,079 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 12,548 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 10,968 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted

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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P327 GJF is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 P327 GJF, 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 P327 GJF registered?

P327 GJF is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 25 July 1997.

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