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P160 CSS

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

14,383 mi
Last recorded14,383 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 CSS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2026 14,383 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 13,894 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 13,634 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 13,214 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 12,739 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 12,304 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 11,596 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 15,355 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 9,547 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 8,513 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 6,607 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 5,305 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 4,339 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 3,257 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 1,286 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 1,286 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 1,232 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 1,211 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 1,199 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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P160 CSS is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P160 CSS, 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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P160 CSS is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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