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R570 SWA

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 648cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,027 mi
Last recorded47,027 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 SWA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine648cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 47,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 47,008 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 47,007 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 44,017 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 44,016 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 44,013 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 42,165 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 41,945 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 41,337 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 41,337 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 39,478 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 34,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 30,828 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 26,831 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 24,891 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,411 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,047 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 22,327 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 22,327 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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R570 SWA is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 R570 SWA, 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 R570 SWA registered?

R570 SWA is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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