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P924 SDX

1997 Yamaha XVS650

White Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,248 mi
Last recorded38,248 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP924 SDX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 38,248 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil signs of oil misting to both front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 38,450 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 38,104 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 37,549 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 37,288 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 37,288 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 36,903 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 36,903 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 36,631 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 34,825 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 34,393 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,886 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 31,644 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 31,644 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,823 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 26,885 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 23,866 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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P924 SDX is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in White with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P924 SDX, 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 P924 SDX registered?

P924 SDX is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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