Yamaha XVS650
Black · Petrol · 1997 · 649 cc
P523 EWLMOT history
P523 EWL is a black petrol Yamaha XVS650 first used on 16 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 4,473 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 4,473 mi
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P523 EWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Yamaha
- Model
- XVS650
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 649 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 16 Apr 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P523 EWL was last recorded at 4,473 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 May 2018: 2 miles, lower than 39,232 miles on 18 Jun 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 4,455 miles · 28 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 18 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 4,473 miles
- 2025 – 4,288 miles
- 2024 – 4,231 miles
- 2023 – 4,115 miles
- 2022 – 3,850 miles
- 2021 – 3,510 miles
- 2018 – 2 miles
- 2010 – 39,232 miles
- 2009 – 34,376 miles
- 2007 – 31,303 miles
- 2006 – 29,310 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass4,473 miles
- AdvisoryFront No FenderRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Exhaust noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Exhaust noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
14 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass4,473 miles (+18)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 4,473 miles
- Test number
- 221111186537
- AdvisoryFront No Fender
- AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail4,455 miles (+167)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 4,455 miles
- Test number
- 810111386649
- MajorFront Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront No Fender
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass4,288 miles (+57)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 4,288 miles
- Test number
- 101626326193
- AdvisoryFront Fender Missing
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass4,231 miles (+116)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 4,231 miles
- Test number
- 119948757243
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryDaytime mot,lights disconnected,custom bike
Pass4,115 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 4,115 miles
- Test number
- 604196347592
- AdvisoryFront Road spring worn, but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fail4,097 miles (+247)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 4,097 miles
- Test number
- 640469484148
- MajorFront Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Road spring worn, but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass3,850 miles (+340)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 3,850 miles
- Test number
- 354123760489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,510 miles (+3,508)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 3,510 miles
- Test number
- 636279602371
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass2 miles (-39,230)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2019
- Odometer
- 2 miles
- Test number
- 453572501321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,232 miles (+12)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 39,232 miles
- Test number
- 612149060126
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- NoteDamage to fueltank
Fail39,220 miles (+4,844)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,220 miles
- Test number
- 723398560146
- DangerousNearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
- FailureStop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- NoteDamage to fueltank
Pass34,376 miles (+3,073)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2010
- Odometer
- 34,376 miles
- Test number
- 902650559179
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Pass31,303 miles (+1,993)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 31,303 miles
- Test number
- 121578497123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,310 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 29,310 miles
- Test number
- 932098166194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P523 EWL
- Does P523 EWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P523 EWL is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P523 EWL?
- The MOT on P523 EWL is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P523 EWL done?
- P523 EWL was recorded at 4,473 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026.
- Has P523 EWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P523 EWL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on P523 EWL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on P523 EWL find?
- P523 EWL passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front no fender; front wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim; nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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