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P489 FRR

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,062 mi
Last recorded7,062 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 FRR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 7,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 6,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 6,979 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 6,641 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Nov 2023 6,641 miles

Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2022 6,351 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 4,749 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 3,634 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 3,381 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 50,940 miles

Front brake binding slightly.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 50,451 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 50,020 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 50,008 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 48,554 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 47,834 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 47,815 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 14,634 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,867 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 35,341 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 35,341 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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P489 FRR is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P489 FRR, 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 P489 FRR registered?

P489 FRR is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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