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P585 TGW

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

21,551 mi
Last recorded21,551 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 TGW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 21,551 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 21,092 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 20,833 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 20,090 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

front and rear tyres have age related cracking and over 15 years old

Pass 31 Oct 2020 18,363 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 18,301 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 18,240 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 18,229 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 18,122 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 18,122 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 18,076 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 17,805 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 17,425 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 16,673 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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P585 TGW 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 92.9%.

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 P585 TGW, 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 P585 TGW registered?

P585 TGW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P585 TGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P585 TGW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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