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P98 FRC

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,760 mi
Last recorded29,760 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 FRC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 29,760 miles

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested brake binding badly (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2023 28,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Front tyre showing signs of perishing on side wall

Pass 22 Sep 2022 27,176 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 26,434 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Poor running, advise attention.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to perish, advise renewal. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 25,640 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 25,638 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Central Front Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 24,307 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 22,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 22,804 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 22 May 2015 22,804 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 23,409 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 19,341 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 21,075 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 20,206 miles

braided brake hose fitted to front unable to fully check

Pass 14 May 2008 19,341 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 14,643 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 11,887 miles

number plate letters incorrect colour

throttle cable hitting fuel filler cap on full right lock

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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P98 FRC is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P98 FRC, 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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P98 FRC is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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