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P433 PVX

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

11,363 mi
Last recorded11,363 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP433 PVX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 11,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 11,363 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 11,200 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 10,819 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 10,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 9,966 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 9,827 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 9,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Number plate damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2017 9,356 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 9,271 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 9,257 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 22,629 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 18,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 14,148 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 13,428 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 13,074 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 12,532 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 11,809 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 11,182 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 10,646 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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P433 PVX is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P433 PVX, 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 P433 PVX registered?

P433 PVX is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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