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P47 RMJ

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,161 mi
Last recorded7,161 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 RMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 7,161 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 7,136 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 7,121 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 7,106 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 7,101 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 7,081 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 7,064 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 7,042 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 6,994 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 6,987 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 6,814 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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P47 RMJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P47 RMJ, 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 P47 RMJ registered?

P47 RMJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P47 RMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P47 RMJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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