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P605 MRK

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

36,040 mi
Last recorded36,040 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 MRK
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 36,040 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 35,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 35,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 35,255 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 34,742 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 34,424 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 34,260 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 34,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 34,109 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 34,040 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 31,371 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 30,070 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 27,368 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 24,420 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,085 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 21,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Jun 2010 19,913 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 17,695 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 15,959 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 15,261 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 14,162 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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P605 MRK 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 95.2%.

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 P605 MRK, 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 P605 MRK registered?

P605 MRK is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P605 MRK safe to buy?

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