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P54 RMJ

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

30,037 mi
Last recorded30,037 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 RMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 30,037 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 29,811 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 29,583 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 29,583 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 27,941 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 27,941 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 26,512 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 26,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 23,543 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 23,543 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 19,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 17,815 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 17,744 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 17,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 May 2009 16,652 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 15,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 May 2007 14,042 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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P54 RMJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P54 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 P54 RMJ registered?

P54 RMJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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