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P353 REW

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

26,399 mi
Last recorded26,399 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP353 REW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 26,399 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 26,399 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 26,261 miles

This motorcycle should only be used during daylight hours and not at times of reduced visiblity

Pass 22 Apr 2023 25,901 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 25,716 miles

NO INDICATORS AT TIME OF TEST

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear NO FRONT MUD GAURD

Fail 25 Apr 2022 25,716 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp not working FRONT SWITCH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

NO INDICATORS AT TIME OF TEST

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear NO FRONT MUD GAURD

Rear REAR TYRE CRACKING ON SIDE WALL

Pass 13 Jul 2020 25,548 miles

Exhaust Noisy

Rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Sep 2018 24,557 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 24,106 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 24,106 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 23,904 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 23,417 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 23,329 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 21,939 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 20,485 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 20,484 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 16,682 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 16,682 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2006 8,272 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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P353 REW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P353 REW, 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 P353 REW registered?

P353 REW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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