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P665 GVO

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

24,315 mi
Last recorded24,315 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP665 GVO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 24,315 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 23,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NO INDICATORS OR SWITCH PRESENT AT THE TIME OF TEST

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 23,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NO INDICATORS OR SWITCH PRESENT AT THE TIME OF TEST

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 20,885 miles

Day time test only No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2023 20,117 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 20,117 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 19,607 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 19,607 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 18,396 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 18,165 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 17,268 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 15,881 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 14,977 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 13,477 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 13,466 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 13,454 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 13,373 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 13,116 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 12,387 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 11,424 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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P665 GVO is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P665 GVO, 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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P665 GVO is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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