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P946 MOF

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,665 mi
Last recorded10,665 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 MOF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 10,665 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 10,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 8,812 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 8,224 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 8,132 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 8,035 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On minimum limit of 1mm. (4.1.3(ii))

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Frame generally rusty. (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Swingarm generally rusty. (6.1.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 7,928 miles

Fork dust caps rusty/corroded.

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

Front tyre is 11yrs old.

General rust on swingarm/frame.

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 7,928 miles

Fork dust caps rusty/corroded.

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

Front tyre is 11yrs old.

General rust on swingarm/frame.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 7,014 miles

Tyre side walls dressed

Pass 11 Oct 2011 6,674 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)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 6,640 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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 16 Nov 2010 6,009 miles

oil leak on rear shaft drive

Pass 11 Sep 2009 5,346 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 4,970 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 4,501 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 4,004 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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P946 MOF is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P946 MOF, 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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P946 MOF is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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