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P423 EFJ

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,777 mi
Last recorded6,777 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 EFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 6,777 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 6,776 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 6,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard missing

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 6,761 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front mudguard missing

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 6,746 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front no front mudgards

Rear no rear mudgaurd

Pass 8 May 2018 6,465 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle rear tyre rubbing lightly on drive shaft.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 6,426 miles

rear tyre slightly rubbing on drive shaft

Pass 3 Aug 2006 6,307 miles

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

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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P423 EFJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P423 EFJ, 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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P423 EFJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 17 May 1997.

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