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P154 YCG

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

1,179 mi
Last recorded1,179 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 YCG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 1,179 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 373 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 373 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2023 40,046 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 39,456 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 38,103 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 37,462 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 35,921 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 34,221 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 32,044 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 29,912 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 28,410 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 27,484 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 25,741 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 21,848 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 17,090 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 17,072 miles

rear tyre on legal limit of 1mm

Pass 2 May 2009 16,602 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 14,564 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 13,711 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 12,200 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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P154 YCG is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P154 YCG, 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 P154 YCG registered?

P154 YCG is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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