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P135 TEW

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

20,386 mi
Last recorded20,386 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 TEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 20,386 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 20,113 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 19,696 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 18,981 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 18,515 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 18,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate bracket cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2016 17,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 17,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 17,561 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 17,561 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 16,882 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 16,882 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 15,452 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 14,673 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 14,673 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 14,653 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

registration plate slightly small

Pass 27 Jul 2009 14,178 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 13,508 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 12,128 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 12,124 miles

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

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

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 11,602 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 9,542 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 9,542 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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P135 TEW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P135 TEW, 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 P135 TEW registered?

P135 TEW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 4 July 1997.

Is P135 TEW safe to buy?

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