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P894 NRJ

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,068 mi
Last recorded29,068 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP894 NRJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 29,068 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 26,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 26,219 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 25,694 miles

Solo seat fitted at time of test, pillion footrests inoperable

Pass 24 Apr 2018 24,822 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 23,735 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 21,652 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 19,940 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 19,708 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,622 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 16,622 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 13,836 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 11,050 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 11,050 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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P894 NRJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P894 NRJ, 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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P894 NRJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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