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P42 NOO

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Bronze Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,932 mi
Last recorded53,932 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 NOO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 53,932 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 53,754 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 53,482 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 53,377 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2021 52,620 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 47,477 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 42,011 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 33,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 29,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 29,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 25,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

gear lever pivot worn

Fail 15 Jul 2014 25,656 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

gear lever pivot worn

Pass 17 Jul 2013 21,966 miles

Front brake is binding slightly.

Front tyre is perishing slightly.

Pass 26 Jun 2010 21,746 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,335 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 20,670 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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P42 NOO is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Bronze with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P42 NOO, 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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P42 NOO is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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