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P211 SPP

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,208 mi
Last recorded28,208 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 SPP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 28,208 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 26,874 miles

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

screen adjusting rods hit speedo on full lock

Pass 25 Sep 2023 26,312 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 24,707 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 23,705 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 23,618 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 23,611 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 23,563 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 23,541 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 23,494 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 23,439 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 23,404 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 23,136 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 22,814 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 22,407 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 21,906 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 21,333 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 20,516 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 19,710 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 18,704 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 SPP is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P211 SPP, 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 SPP registered?

P211 SPP is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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