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P522 XHO

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,847 mi
Last recorded19,847 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 XHO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 19,847 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 18,635 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 18,542 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 18,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 18,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 18,318 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 17,900 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 17,900 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted to correct height (1.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 17,141 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 15,561 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 15,343 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 13,024 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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P522 XHO is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P522 XHO, 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 P522 XHO registered?

P522 XHO is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P522 XHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P522 XHO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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