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P220 EBW

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,289 mi
Last recorded16,289 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 EBW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 16,289 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 16,289 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 15,706 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 15,323 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 14,709 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 14,299 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 13,914 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 11,867 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 6,180 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 4,002 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 3,127 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 2,877 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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P220 EBW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P220 EBW, 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 P220 EBW registered?

P220 EBW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P220 EBW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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