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P527 KKO

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Grey Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,374 mi
Last recorded28,374 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 KKO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 28,374 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 27,423 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 26,985 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 26,656 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 25,648 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2022 25,463 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 24,785 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 24,660 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 24,477 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 23,918 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2017 23,231 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 22,516 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 22,127 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 22,127 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 21,706 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 21,269 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 21,006 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,852 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 20,614 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 20,246 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 19,578 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 18,568 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 15,654 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,494 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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P527 KKO is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Grey with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P527 KKO, 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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P527 KKO is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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