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R533 CVW

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,506 mi
Last recorded15,506 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 CVW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 15,506 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 15,427 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 15,128 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 15,108 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 15,007 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 14,947 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 14,749 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 14,371 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 14,371 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2016 14,338 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 14,307 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 14,302 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2014 12,491 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 12,418 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 12,137 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 11,798 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 11,452 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 10,327 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 10,186 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,056 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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R533 CVW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R533 CVW, 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 R533 CVW registered?

R533 CVW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R533 CVW safe to buy?

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