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P41 KRX

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

38,470 mi
Last recorded38,470 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 KRX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 38,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 36,726 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 36,726 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 36,573 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 36,573 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 35,586 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 34,694 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 33,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 33,692 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 29,435 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 29,435 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 28,954 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 28,944 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 28,510 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 25,092 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 23,194 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 1 May 2013 23,019 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 27,883 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,742 miles

both tyres under inflated

Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,521 miles

Clutch cable cover damaged from tank

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 22,516 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Clutch cable cover damaged from tank

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 22,100 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 22,100 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 21,703 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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P41 KRX is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P41 KRX, 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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P41 KRX is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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