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R54 VUJ

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,605 mi
Last recorded44,605 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 VUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 44,605 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 44,513 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 39,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 39,499 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2022 37,146 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 35,220 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 33,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no mudguards fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2019 33,918 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no mudguards fitted

Pass 21 May 2018 33,412 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 31,393 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 31,151 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out front disc has slight runout (3.2.A1m)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 31,151 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp missing pilot light missing (1.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake light not working (1.3.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out front disc has slight runout (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 30,596 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 29,039 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 27,746 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 21,087 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 21,087 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 15,583 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 15,145 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 15,145 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 14,472 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 14,123 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 13,275 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 11,733 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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R54 VUJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R54 VUJ, 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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R54 VUJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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