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P522 NOJ

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

10,591 mi
Last recorded10,591 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 NOJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 10,591 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 9,228 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 8,475 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 7,610 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 6,343 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 5,220 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 3,763 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 1,758 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 40,631 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 39,852 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 39,852 miles

Front Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 37,794 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 37,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 May 2014 34,154 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 32,903 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 29,323 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 22,057 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 16,275 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 8,695 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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P522 NOJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P522 NOJ, 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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P522 NOJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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