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P291 SUR

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,553 mi
Last recorded28,553 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 SUR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 28,553 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 27,402 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 25,810 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 23,717 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 22,321 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

handlebar risers foul on speedo on full lock.

Pass 8 Apr 2021 22,145 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 21,651 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 19,502 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 19,502 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2010 19,496 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 19,496 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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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P291 SUR is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P291 SUR, 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 P291 SUR registered?

P291 SUR is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 3 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P291 SUR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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