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P501 LNE

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

25,736 mi
Last recorded25,736 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 LNE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 25,736 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 25,711 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 25,693 miles

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

Front Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 25,571 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 25,555 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 25,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

flex in forks- no bracing

Fail 4 Aug 2022 25,286 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake grabbing severely master cyl piston needs lube (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted torque arm hub mount incorrect size bolt (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc fractured ********** several places ********** (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

flex in forks- no bracing

Pass 12 Aug 2021 25,215 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 24,896 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 24,881 miles

control cables poorly routed

Pass 28 Apr 2015 24,777 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 24,738 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 24,603 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,599 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,595 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 24,595 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 24,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 24,574 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,558 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 24,460 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,737 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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P501 LNE is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P501 LNE, 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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P501 LNE is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 25 January 1997.

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