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P234 MEH

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

14,395 mi
Last recorded14,395 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 MEH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 14,395 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 14,365 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 14,358 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 14,358 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 14,365 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 14,357 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 14,203 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 14,087 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 13,936 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 12,466 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 10,051 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 10,051 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 8,118 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 3,047 miles

Front Tyre just starting to perish

Pass 15 Oct 2010 1,411 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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P234 MEH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P234 MEH, 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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P234 MEH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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