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P882 GPE

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,464 mi
Last recorded29,464 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP882 GPE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 29,464 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 May 2026 29,464 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 21,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 1 May 2024 21,860 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 May 2023 21,813 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 15,134 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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P882 GPE is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P882 GPE, 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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P882 GPE is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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