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P117 WGH

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 WGH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025
Pass 19 Jun 2024

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023
Pass 22 Apr 2022 5,164 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 5,164 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 46,653 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 25,322 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 23,599 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 22,407 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 20,853 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 19,816 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 18,586 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 15,930 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 15,930 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 May 2012 12,514 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 12,514 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 May 2011 10,494 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 10,494 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

nearside low beam headlamp not working

Pass 22 Jun 2009 10,219 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 10,219 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 10,110 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 10,110 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 9,120 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 9,079 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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P117 WGH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P117 WGH, 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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P117 WGH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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