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P684 XWP

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

17,888 mi
Last recorded17,888 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP684 XWP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 17,888 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 17,800 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 17,528 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 17,301 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 16,754 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 16,604 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 16,419 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 16,270 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 16,011 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 15,752 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 15,263 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 14,830 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 14,830 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 13,013 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 12,322 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 12,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 12,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre has slight cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2010 12,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front tyre has cracks appearing on sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2009 12,237 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 12,225 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 12,200 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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P684 XWP is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange 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 P684 XWP, 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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P684 XWP is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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