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P704 OPO

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Bronze Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP704 OPO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024
Pass 11 Jul 2019

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 30,630 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 28,557 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,467 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 27,467 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 24,456 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,091 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 19,887 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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P704 OPO is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Bronze with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P704 OPO, 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 P704 OPO registered?

P704 OPO is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P704 OPO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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