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P237 UKH

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,811 mi
Last recorded32,811 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 UKH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 32,811 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 32,699 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 32,613 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 32,321 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 31,559 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 31,525 miles

rear brakes just pass the brake test

Pass 25 Apr 2014 31,107 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 31,061 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 30,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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P237 UKH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P237 UKH, 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 P237 UKH registered?

P237 UKH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 5 July 1997.

Is P237 UKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P237 UKH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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