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P232 DCK

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

13,946 mi
Last recorded13,946 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 DCK
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 13,946 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 13,626 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 13,239 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 13,029 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 12,758 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 12,487 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 12,221 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 12,066 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 11,827 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 11,550 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 11,186 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 10,932 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 10,502 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 9,984 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 9,422 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 8,354 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 7,491 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2008 6,890 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 6,890 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 6,303 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 6,303 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2006 5,522 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 5,522 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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P232 DCK is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P232 DCK, 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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P232 DCK is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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