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P398 OJW

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

15,694 mi
Last recorded15,694 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 OJW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 15,694 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 15,530 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 15,324 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 14,825 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 14,825 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 13,441 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 13,429 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 13,380 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 13,380 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 13,224 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 12,909 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 12,899 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 12,811 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 12,731 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 12,353 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 12,163 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 12,090 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 11,544 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 10,073 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 8,429 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 6,387 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 6,387 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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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P398 OJW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P398 OJW, 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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P398 OJW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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