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P554 JCH

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,507 mi
Last recorded2,507 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP554 JCH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 2,507 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 2,486 miles

front brake slightly low performance

Pass 26 Apr 2024 2,454 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm /frame cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 2,442 miles

Front Cracking on front tyre.

Pass 2 Apr 2019 2,425 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 2,408 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 2,379 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 2,354 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 2,342 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 2,330 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 2,143 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 1,899 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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P554 JCH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P554 JCH, 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 P554 JCH registered?

P554 JCH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 11 July 1997.

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