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P19 XVS

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

12,382 mi
Last recorded12,382 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 XVS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 12,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 12,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 12,373 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 12,298 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 12,158 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 12,158 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 12,010 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 11,726 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 11,726 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 11,273 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 10,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 8,485 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 8,399 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 5,793 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 5,792 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2008 4,516 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 4,516 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 2,732 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 1,248 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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P19 XVS is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P19 XVS, 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.

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What year was P19 XVS registered?

P19 XVS is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for P19 XVS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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