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P401 RRH

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

8,109 mi
Last recorded8,109 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 RRH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 8,109 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 8,106 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2025 7,873 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 7,814 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 7,368 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 7,364 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 6,763 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 5,771 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 5,562 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 4,859 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 4,579 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 3,536 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 3,486 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 3,379 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 3,223 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 3,156 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 3,087 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 2,984 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 2,913 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 2,880 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 2,767 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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P401 RRH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P401 RRH, 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 P401 RRH registered?

P401 RRH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P401 RRH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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