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P523 EWL

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

4,473 mi
Last recorded4,473 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 EWL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 4,473 miles

Front No Fender

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 4,455 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front No Fender

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 4,288 miles

Front Fender Missing

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 4,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

daytime mot,lights disconnected,custom bike

Pass 5 Jul 2023 4,115 miles

Front Road spring worn, but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 4,097 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Road spring worn, but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 3,850 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 3,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 2 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 39,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

damage to fueltank

Fail 17 Jun 2010 39,220 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

damage to fueltank

Pass 30 May 2009 34,376 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2007 31,303 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 29,310 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 EWL is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P523 EWL, 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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P523 EWL is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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