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P373 ORT

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,281 mi
Last recorded47,281 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 ORT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2025 47,281 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 46,167 miles

rear subframe/swingarm areas rusty/corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2014 44,526 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 43,584 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Gear rod linkage slightly corroded

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 42,748 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 41,633 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 39,810 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 36,900 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 33,697 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 33,697 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 31,762 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 28,981 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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P373 ORT is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P373 ORT, 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 P373 ORT registered?

P373 ORT is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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