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P301 LUK

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

24,352 mi
Last recorded24,352 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 LUK
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 24,352 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 24,352 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 24,021 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 20,454 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 20,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 16,291 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 16,291 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2020 15,180 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 15,147 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 15,096 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 14,989 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 14,820 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 14,621 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 14,319 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 13,864 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 13,836 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 12,472 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 10,321 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 8,374 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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P301 LUK is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P301 LUK, 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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P301 LUK is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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