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P613 PRT

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

40,180 mi
Last recorded40,180 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP613 PRT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 40,180 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 40,180 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2024 39,555 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 37,782 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 37,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 37,359 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 37,359 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake component slightly loose (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 37,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 37,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2018 36,878 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 36,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 36,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 36,337 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 35,678 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 35,678 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,658 miles

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

rear rack loose

Pass 25 Apr 2013 30,127 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 24,892 miles

slight front brake fluctuation

Pass 13 Apr 2011 22,139 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 22,139 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,651 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 21,478 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 21,138 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 21,073 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 21,073 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,896 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 20,876 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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P613 PRT is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P613 PRT, 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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P613 PRT is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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