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P16 SGM

1997 Yamaha Xvs

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

22,336 mi
Last recorded22,336 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Xvs17,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 SGM
MakeYamaha
ModelXvs
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 22,336 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 19,577 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 18,906 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 18,906 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 18,826 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 18,438 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 17,846 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 16,345 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 14,228 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 10,352 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 10,352 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 7,120 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 4,906 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 3,792 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 3,689 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 3,621 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 3,554 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 3,450 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 3,321 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Xvs?

Based on 8,868 MOT tests across 1,225 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
778
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
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P16 SGM is a 1997 Yamaha Xvs in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Xvs models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 17,604 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Xvs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P16 SGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Xvs typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Xvs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P16 SGM registered?

P16 SGM is a 1997 Yamaha Xvs, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P16 SGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P16 SGM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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