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H2 UBG

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,339 mi
Last recorded18,339 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 UBG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2025 18,339 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 18,328 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 18,042 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 17,416 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 14,932 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 13,135 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 11,932 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 11,529 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 11,192 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2010 11,055 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 10,659 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 10,251 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 9,387 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 7,996 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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H2 UBG is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 H2 UBG, 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 H2 UBG registered?

H2 UBG is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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