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P265 FPL

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

9,672 mi
Last recorded9,672 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 FPL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 9,672 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 8,579 miles

Throttle tight and sticky

Pass 25 Apr 2024 7,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 6,819 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 6,819 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 5,028 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 5,008 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 4,973 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 4,960 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 4,955 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 4,943 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 4,926 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 4,872 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 4,830 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 4,751 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 4,516 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 4,271 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 4,217 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 4,050 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 4,017 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 3,886 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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P265 FPL is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 P265 FPL, 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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P265 FPL is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P265 FPL safe to buy?

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