Official DVLA Record

1983 YAMAHA MOTOR CYCLE1.0L Petrol

A697 HFX

Considering this 1983 YAMAHA MOTOR CYCLE? It's a Petrol with a 1000cc engine showing 1,981 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1983
Engine
1000cc
Mechanical Assessment
The 1983 Yamaha motorcycle presents a stable roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 15 April 2025 at 1,981 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. Prior tests in April 2023 and April 2022 also passed cleanly. The maintenance trend shows no worsening faults and no recurring advisories across the three-year span covered by the records. The mileage pattern reflects extremely light use for a machine now over four decades old. The record shows 1,569 miles in April 2022, rising to 1,819 by April 2023, then 1,981 by April 2025. That is an average of roughly 46 miles per year. The two-year gap between the 2023 and 2025 tests added only 162 miles. Such low annual accumulation suggests long periods of storage rather than regular riding. A clean MOT history does not exempt the buyer from physical inspection. Standing vehicles of this age commonly develop perished rubber components, hardened suspension bushes, and internal corrosion in fuel and brake lines not visible to a tester during a road test. The absence of advisories means no binding calipers, worn brake discs, or structural integrity issues were flagged. Given the sparse but clean record, the buyer should verify in person that fluids are fresh, tyres show no sidewall cracking from age, and the exhaust emissions remain within limits under cold start. The previous keeper clearly kept basic upkeep current enough to pass, but the low mileage implies the bike may need consumables replaced on age rather than wear.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
Mechanic's Historical Review
The 1983 Yamaha motorcycle presents a stable roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 15 April 2025 at 1,981 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. Prior tests in April 2023 and April 2022 also passed cleanly. The maintenance trend shows no worsening faults and no recurring advisories across the three-year span covered by the records. The mileage pattern reflects extremely light use for a machine now over four decades old. The record shows 1,569 miles in April 2022, rising to 1,819 by April 2023, then 1,981 by April 2025. That is an average of roughly 46 miles per year. The two-year gap between the 2023 and 2025 tests added only 162 miles. Such low annual accumulation suggests long periods of storage rather than regular riding. A clean MOT history does not exempt the buyer from physical inspection. Standing vehicles of this age commonly develop perished rubber components, hardened suspension bushes, and internal corrosion in fuel and brake lines not visible to a tester during a road test. The absence of advisories means no binding calipers, worn brake discs, or structural integrity issues were flagged. Given the sparse but clean record, the buyer should verify in person that fluids are fresh, tyres show no sidewall cracking from age, and the exhaust emissions remain within limits under cold start. The previous keeper clearly kept basic upkeep current enough to pass, but the low mileage implies the bike may need consumables replaced on age rather than wear.
MOT Test History Overview

Checking the history for this 1983 Yamaha Motor Cycle (A697 HFX), we found 3 MOT results in the period of April 2022 to April 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 3 passes and 0 failures recorded. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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