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R700 BJS

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Grey Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 BJS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 11 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 36,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 35,726 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 34,919 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 34,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 34,424 miles

Central Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Central Stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 33,935 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 33,009 miles

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

front suspension has slightly reduced damping affect

Pass 16 Feb 2018 31,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

front fender missing

play gearlever pivots

side mounted number plate fitted

when rear wheel spun (wheel free)slight noise found !!could be wheel bearings or diff noise

Pass 4 Feb 2017 30,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front fender is missing

rear fender is missing

side mounted number plate fitted

slight play in the gear pedal pivots

the front suspension is slightly soft

Pass 16 Feb 2016 28,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no front mudguard fitted at time of test.

no rear mudguard fitted at time of test

no rear seat or rear pegs fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2015 26,511 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 26,486 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2014 24,763 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 22,069 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 18,318 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 18,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 14,095 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 11,762 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 10,195 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 7,443 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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R700 BJS is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Grey with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R700 BJS, 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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R700 BJS is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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