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P221 PYD

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,814 mi
Last recorded6,814 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 PYD
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 6,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 6,814 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Engine mounting/bracket bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 6,172 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 6,131 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 27,595 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 27,592 miles

Rear mudguard

advise light switch

advise rear mudguard has tape over a split

Fail 14 Apr 2018 27,592 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear mudguard

advise light switch

advise rear mudguard has tape over a split

Pass 24 Sep 2016 27,575 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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P221 PYD is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P221 PYD, 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 P221 PYD registered?

P221 PYD is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P221 PYD safe to buy?

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