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574 ABY

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,298 mi
Last recorded14,298 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration574 ABY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 14,298 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 14,184 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2016 14,168 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 12,458 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 12,293 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 12,293 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 May 2012 11,589 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 10,987 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 10,945 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 9,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2009 9,099 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 7,220 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 7,095 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 5,587 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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574 ABY is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 574 ABY, 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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574 ABY is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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