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P625 FGM

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

33,515 mi
Last recorded33,515 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP625 FGM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 33,515 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 33,408 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 33,406 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 33,268 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 33,050 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 32,519 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 32,519 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2016 31,867 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey leaking slightly at manifold (7.1.1b)

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake rear brake (3.3.A1b)

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

none standard exhaust fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 31,093 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 29,869 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 28,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 28,047 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 26,303 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 22,331 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 22,331 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 18,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 15,880 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 13,650 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 13,650 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 12,314 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 9,729 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
Full Yamaha XVS650 reliability report

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P625 FGM is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 P625 FGM, 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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P625 FGM is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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