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P676 TCV

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,462 mi
Last recorded29,462 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP676 TCV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 29,462 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 29,200 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 29,134 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake pads squeaky when tested possible slight contamination or glazing of brake pad material.

Pass 11 May 2019 28,957 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 28,905 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 28,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 28,651 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Upper Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 25,744 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 20,079 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 17,106 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 16,822 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 16,310 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,542 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 15,477 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 14,524 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 12,082 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 12,082 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 9,161 miles

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

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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P676 TCV is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P676 TCV, 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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P676 TCV is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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