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P601 JKR

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,133 mi
Last recorded21,133 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 JKR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 21,133 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 19,032 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 19,020 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 19,014 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 18,979 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 18,762 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 18,619 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 18,603 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 18,592 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 18,567 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 18,491 miles

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

inlet rubbers slightly perished

Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,387 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,847 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,629 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,629 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,175 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,038 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 16,573 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 16,209 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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P601 JKR is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 P601 JKR, 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 P601 JKR registered?

P601 JKR is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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