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HVK 687C

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,307 mi
Last recorded18,307 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVK 687C
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 18,307 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2024 18,200 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 17,427 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 17,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 16,991 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 16,991 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 May 2020 16,697 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 14,158 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 12,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 12,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 11,787 miles

Front front tyre has crack around side wall

Pass 9 Mar 2015 10,607 miles

front tyre starting to perish on side walls

Pass 25 Feb 2014 8,762 miles

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

speedometer cable guide damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2013 8,532 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 8,166 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 7,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 6,218 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 5,710 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 5,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 4,873 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 4,855 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 4,271 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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HVK 687C is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 15,022 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HVK 687C, 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 27 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 HVK 687C registered?

HVK 687C is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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