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P974 WFG

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Cream Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

45,908 mi
Last recorded45,908 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 WFG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 45,908 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 45,903 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 45,837 miles

front mudguard cracked but still secure

top front brake ferrule slightly rusty

Fail 18 May 2022 45,837 miles

Stop lamp not working loose connection - re-connected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front mudguard cracked but still secure

top front brake ferrule slightly rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2020 45,667 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 43,770 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 41,729 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 39,872 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 37,108 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 35,153 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 32,391 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 31,221 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 27,621 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 24,330 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 20,714 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 18,108 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,077 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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P974 WFG is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Cream with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P974 WFG, 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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P974 WFG is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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