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P969 AFT

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

15,262 mi
Last recorded15,262 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 AFT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 15,262 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 15,241 miles

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

Offside Front Inner brake pad worn uneven

Offside Rear indicator slightly loose

Pass 4 Nov 2022 15,235 miles

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 15,230 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine running erratic on tick over

Pass 15 Sep 2021 15,223 miles

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 15,193 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 15,112 miles

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Apr 2018 14,990 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 14,960 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 14,679 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 13,965 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 13,696 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 12,962 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 8,864 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 8,864 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 5,632 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 5,626 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 5,102 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 5,102 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 May 2007 4,362 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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P969 AFT is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P969 AFT, 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 P969 AFT registered?

P969 AFT is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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