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P426 YGE

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

18,321 mi
Last recorded18,321 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 YGE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 18,321 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 18,055 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 18,055 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Black and white plates ---before 1980 registrations. (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 17,942 miles

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 17,942 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2023 17,413 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 17,408 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle stiff to operate (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

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

rear shock mounting broken off

Pass 24 Mar 2022 16,221 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 16,221 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 14,514 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Indicators & Switch were masked at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2019 14,455 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 14,455 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 14,380 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 14,178 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 14,178 miles

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 14,107 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 14,107 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 13,498 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 129,696 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 10,877 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 10,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

n/s/f engine mount nut loose

n/s/f fork dust cover split

throttle cable outer casing hitting fuel cap

Pass 1 Oct 2009 10,311 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 10,064 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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P426 YGE is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P426 YGE, 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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P426 YGE is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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