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P278 HFC

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

13,693 mi
Last recorded13,693 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 HFC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 13,693 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 13,045 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 10,705 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 8,356 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 8,356 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 6,583 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front and rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jun 2020 6,506 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 6,451 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 6,334 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 6,182 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 5,623 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 5,289 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 4,884 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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P278 HFC is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P278 HFC, 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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P278 HFC is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 7 June 1997.

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