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P165 FDY

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,382 mi
Last recorded27,382 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 FDY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 27,382 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 26,893 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 26,317 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 26,110 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 25,458 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 25,405 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 25,351 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 25,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 25,025 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 24,901 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 24,338 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 23,848 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 23,402 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 21,537 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 20,951 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 18,639 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 15,552 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 12,351 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 9,449 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 6,691 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 2,651 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 2,536 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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P165 FDY is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P165 FDY, 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 P165 FDY registered?

P165 FDY is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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