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P573 DDV

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,730 mi
Last recorded28,730 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP573 DDV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 28,730 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 28,559 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 28,282 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 28,062 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 28,061 miles

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 27,178 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 27,168 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 26,802 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 25,155 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 20,190 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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P573 DDV is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P573 DDV, 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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P573 DDV is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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