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P273 GRD

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,489 mi
Last recorded17,489 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 GRD
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2026 17,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 16,629 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 15,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 14,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 12,953 miles

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute All indicators, (4.4.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tire Excessively Aged !! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tire Excessively Aged !! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 12,296 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 12,084 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 12,016 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 11,781 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 11,472 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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P273 GRD is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P273 GRD, 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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P273 GRD is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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