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R588 YOW

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,575 mi
Last recorded36,575 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 YOW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 36,575 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 36,575 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 36,471 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 35,483 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 35,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wear in rear brake pivot .

Fail 18 May 2021 35,425 miles

Offside Rear Body component insecure mudguard (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wear in rear brake pivot .

Pass 15 Aug 2019 35,345 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Lower brake cylinder mountain bracket modified

Pass 4 Aug 2015 35,139 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,904 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 34,543 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 31,622 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 30,520 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,086 miles

n/s fork seal damp

rear service brake efficiency on limit

Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,167 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,998 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 27,997 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 27,130 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 27,098 miles

IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For other Body and Structure component defects please enter 5690 in the 'Find item' box above. (9.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

no rear mudguards fitted

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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R588 YOW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R588 YOW, 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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R588 YOW is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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