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P224 HEO

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,448 mi
Last recorded36,448 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 HEO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 36,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 36,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 35,858 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 34,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 34,634 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 34,527 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 34,181 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 33,709 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 33,648 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

brake hose in sleeve

clutch lever pivots slightly worn

front fork dust seals slightly deteriorated

nearside mirror missing

Fail 20 Nov 2015 33,648 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

brake hose in sleeve

clutch lever pivots slightly worn

front fork dust seals slightly deteriorated

nearside mirror missing

Pass 12 Feb 2015 33,256 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 32,708 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 31,902 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 30,621 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 30,509 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 29,689 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,527 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 27,525 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 5 Feb 2007 24,476 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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P224 HEO is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P224 HEO, 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 P224 HEO registered?

P224 HEO is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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