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P230 HEO

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

35,949 mi
Last recorded35,949 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 HEO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 35,949 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 35,232 miles

Clutch lever is short but clutch can still be readily applied (end snapped from lever)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 34,573 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 33,559 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 32,829 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 31,470 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 29,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 29,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 29,014 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 27,841 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 26,589 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 25,604 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 24,564 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 23,752 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 22,957 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 22,957 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 22,230 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,319 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 19,968 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 18,283 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 16,170 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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P230 HEO is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P230 HEO, 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 P230 HEO registered?

P230 HEO is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P230 HEO safe to buy?

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