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P63 GPA

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

28,970 mi
Last recorded28,970 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP63 GPA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 28,970 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 28,884 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 28,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2023 28,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 28,133 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 28,133 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 27,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 26,542 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 26,542 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 25,915 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 25,467 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 25,467 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 24,590 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 24,590 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 24,568 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 24,568 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 23,633 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 23,429 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 22,401 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 19,612 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 19,612 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 14,200 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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P63 GPA is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P63 GPA, 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 P63 GPA registered?

P63 GPA is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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