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R743 NDS

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Yellow Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,146 mi
Last recorded29,146 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 NDS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 29,146 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 29,032 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 29,013 miles

Front Brake pads close to being contaminated with oil

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 28,976 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 28,882 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 28,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 28,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 28,632 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 28,622 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 28,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 28,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 27,143 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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R743 NDS is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Yellow with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R743 NDS, 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 R743 NDS registered?

R743 NDS is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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