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P941 CRN

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,415 mi
Last recorded8,415 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP941 CRN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 8,415 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 8,404 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 6,015 miles

Central Rear Slight scoring, does not reach cords

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 6,015 miles

Central Rear Slight scoring, does not reach cords

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing fitted during mot (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 6,007 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 5,618 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 4,640 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 3,684 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 2,859 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 1,852 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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P941 CRN is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P941 CRN, 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 P941 CRN registered?

P941 CRN is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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