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P762 MSJ

1997 Yamaha Xvs

Purple Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,240 mi
Last recorded42,240 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xvs17,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP762 MSJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 42,240 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 42,180 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 42,180 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 41,947 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 41,947 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 41,222 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 41,222 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 40,436 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 35,492 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 35,492 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 32,927 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,804 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 32,804 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,977 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2007 27,949 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 16,463 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs?

Based on 8,868 MOT tests across 1,225 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
778
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
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P762 MSJ is a 1997 Yamaha Xvs in Purple with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xvs models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 17,604 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 Xvs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P762 MSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xvs typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xvs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P762 MSJ is a 1997 Yamaha Xvs, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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