CarVerify

Free Car Check

P96 OSD

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

11,089 mi
Last recorded11,089 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 OSD
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 11,089 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 11,047 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 10,997 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 10,982 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 10,938 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 10,921 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 10,878 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front shocker weak

Offside Front shocker weak

Pass 2 Nov 2018 10,840 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 10,829 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 10,820 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 10,787 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 10,749 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 10,717 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2013 10,717 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 10,684 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 10,632 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 10,550 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 10,413 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 10,306 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 10,108 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 10,032 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
Full Yamaha XVS650 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P96 OSD is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver 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 P96 OSD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P96 OSD?

You can check the full history of P96 OSD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P96 OSD registered?

P96 OSD is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 18 July 1997.

Is P96 OSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P96 OSD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P96 OSD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P96 OSD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.