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R702 FYJ

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,608 mi
Last recorded22,608 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 FYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 22,608 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 21,420 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 20,256 miles

Rear tyre starting to perish on outer walls

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 19 May 2023 20,016 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2022 19,516 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 19,171 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 18,329 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 18,151 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 17,766 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 17,642 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 17,247 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 16,990 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 16,599 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 16,155 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 15,577 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 15,297 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 13,534 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 13,418 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 12,992 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 11,812 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 10,211 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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R702 FYJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R702 FYJ, 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 R702 FYJ registered?

R702 FYJ is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R702 FYJ safe to buy?

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