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P246 MEH

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Green Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

29,468 mi
Last recorded29,468 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 MEH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 29,468 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 28,365 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 25,789 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 25,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 25,034 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 24,211 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 24,211 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 22,604 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 22,604 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 22,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 22,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 22,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 22,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 22,355 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 21,563 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 19,757 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 16,894 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 16,894 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2011 13,163 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advise performance of front brake,

small stone chip, headlamp lense

Pass 1 Nov 2011 13,163 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

advise performance of front brake,

small stone chip, headlamp lense

Pass 15 Jul 2006 10,300 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 10,300 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 9,812 miles

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

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
Full Yamaha XVS650 reliability report

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P246 MEH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Green with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P246 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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P246 MEH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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