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P132 NKM

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,499 mi
Last recorded10,499 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 NKM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 10,499 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 10,489 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 10,479 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 10,271 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 9,749 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 9,749 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 9,511 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 8,354 miles

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

Number plate boarder small

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 8,101 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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P132 NKM is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P132 NKM, 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 P132 NKM registered?

P132 NKM is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P132 NKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P132 NKM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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