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P269 TGK

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,375 mi
Last recorded25,375 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 TGK
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 25,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudguard missing

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2025 25,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudguard missing

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 May 2025 25,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Fork yoke insecure Top centre nut (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Mudguard missing

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

Rear Brake component insecure Tension rod (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 24,740 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 24,638 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 24,635 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 24,604 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 24,604 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 24,409 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 23,831 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 23,710 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 22,758 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 22,314 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 22,314 miles

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 21,909 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 21,704 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 21,704 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Jan 2007 20,770 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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P269 TGK is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P269 TGK, 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 P269 TGK registered?

P269 TGK is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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