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P235 XAG

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,563 mi
Last recorded7,563 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 XAG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 7,563 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 7,522 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 7,476 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 7,465 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 7,417 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 7,367 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 7,334 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 7,275 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 7,133 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 7,107 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 6,890 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 6,810 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 6,729 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 6,526 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 6,441 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 6,243 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 6,068 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 5,915 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 5,726 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 5,563 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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P235 XAG is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P235 XAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P235 XAG registered?

P235 XAG is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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