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P707 DOD

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,659 mi
Last recorded24,659 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP707 DOD
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 24,659 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure loose and perished (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 24,659 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure loose and perished (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 24,460 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 24,460 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 24,121 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 23,724 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 23,360 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 23,120 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 22,872 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 22,268 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 21,849 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 21,043 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 20,466 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 20,006 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 19,595 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 18,863 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 16,731 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 15,276 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 12,396 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 7,961 miles

rear tyre perishing and starting to split (170/80/15) bridgestone.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 6,747 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 5,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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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P707 DOD is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 P707 DOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P707 DOD registered?

P707 DOD is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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