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P116 PRH

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,522 mi
Last recorded25,522 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 PRH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 25,522 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 25,519 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level reservoir for rear brakes hanging upside down and insecure (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure bolt hanging out no nut on bolt (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released rear foot pedal holding on when released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2025 24,150 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 23,913 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 23,913 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 22,973 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 22,470 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 19,958 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 19,929 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2020 17,749 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 16,897 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 16,164 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 13,920 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 11,675 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 11,675 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 11,638 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 10,397 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 10,121 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 10,121 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 9,554 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 9,536 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 8,800 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 8,492 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 7,436 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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P116 PRH 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 83.3%.

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 P116 PRH, 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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P116 PRH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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