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P211 HFC

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,544 mi
Last recorded33,544 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 HFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 33,544 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 33,359 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 33,359 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2023 33,162 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 32,849 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 32,602 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 32,213 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 31,930 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 31,140 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 30,258 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 29,813 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 29,375 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 29,101 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 27,336 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,129 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 26,670 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 25,997 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 25,451 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 24,148 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 24,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Jul 2007 23,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,608 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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P211 HFC is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P211 HFC, 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 P211 HFC registered?

P211 HFC is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 May 1997.

Is P211 HFC safe to buy?

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