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P374 DNT

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,456 mi
Last recorded14,456 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP374 DNT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 14,456 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 13,831 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 34,774 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 34,346 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 34,346 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 30,245 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 30,214 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 30,124 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 29,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 29,920 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 29,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 29,698 miles

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 29,345 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 27,888 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 27,871 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 27,871 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 27,871 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 27,827 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,872 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,698 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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P374 DNT is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P374 DNT, 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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P374 DNT is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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