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P403 RRH

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

25,711 mi
Last recorded25,711 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP403 RRH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 25,711 miles

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

rear brake requires slight adjustment to travel

Pass 2 Jul 2024 25,634 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 25,377 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 24,412 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 24,104 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 23,504 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 23,004 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 21,971 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 20,394 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 18,272 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 18,172 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 18,035 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 17,849 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 17,625 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 17,070 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 16,633 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 16,365 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2007 16,365 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 14,363 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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P403 RRH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P403 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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P403 RRH is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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