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P224 NRE

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

15,451 mi
Last recorded15,451 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 NRE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 15,451 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 15,406 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 15,380 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 15,254 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 15,064 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 14,703 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 14,368 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 13,712 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 13,617 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 13,397 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 13,140 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 12,509 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 11,743 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 10,529 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 8,714 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 8,445 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 8,017 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 8,017 miles

Rear Leg shield insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 7,787 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 7,196 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 NRE is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P224 NRE, 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 NRE registered?

P224 NRE is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 17 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P224 NRE shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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