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P972 LVP

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,785 mi
Last recorded37,785 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 LVP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 37,785 miles

Horn slightly loose (7.7 (b))

front tyre perished

Pass 6 Dec 2023 37,781 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 37,780 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 37,773 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 37,063 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 36,799 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 36,282 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 30,380 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 30,380 miles

Rear Registration plate obscured unsuitable bolts obscured number plate. (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 24,116 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 12,903 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 7,216 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 6,920 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 6,148 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 6,072 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 5,989 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 5,841 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 5,621 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 5,566 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 5,526 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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P972 LVP is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P972 LVP, 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

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What year was P972 LVP registered?

P972 LVP is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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