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P261 UAG

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

3,459 mi
Last recorded3,459 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 UAG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 3,459 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 2,826 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 2,816 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 2,789 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 2,665 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 2,558 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 2,481 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 2,401 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 2,231 miles

front / rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 13 Jun 2012 2,140 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 2,097 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 2,044 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 1,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 1,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 1,440 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 1,426 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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P261 UAG is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P261 UAG, 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 P261 UAG registered?

P261 UAG is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P261 UAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 UAG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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