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P583 XCW

1997 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

26,199 mi
Last recorded26,199 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP583 XCW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 26,199 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 26,196 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 25,999 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 25,987 miles

Stop lamp not working Stop lamp not working when front brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 25,819 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 25,813 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 25,649 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 25,293 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 25,272 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking on hand control (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 24,834 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 24,814 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2013 24,731 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 24,617 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 24,140 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 22,827 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,858 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 21,039 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 20,750 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 19,740 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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P583 XCW is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 25,816 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 Yzf fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P583 XCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P583 XCW registered?

P583 XCW is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 22 March 1997.

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