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P523 AJR

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

21,281 mi
Last recorded21,281 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 AJR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 21,281 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 20,440 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 19,926 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 18,350 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 18,147 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 17,594 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 17,594 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 16,691 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 15,949 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 15,334 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 12,272 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 9,433 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 9,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 May 2011 8,415 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 8,172 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 7,530 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 7,443 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 7,286 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 6,878 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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P523 AJR is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P523 AJR, 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 P523 AJR registered?

P523 AJR is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P523 AJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P523 AJR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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