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R14 DML

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Purple Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,192 mi
Last recorded25,192 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 DML
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 25,192 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2024 24,775 miles

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

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

throttle slightly stiff in operation

Pass 13 Jun 2022 24,335 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front mud guard missing

Pass 12 Jun 2021 23,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard missing.

Fail 12 Jun 2021 23,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front mudguard missing.

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 23,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard missing

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

Pass 3 May 2018 21,402 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 21,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 21,240 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 20,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 19,984 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 19,984 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 19,507 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 17,817 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 15,427 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 11,304 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 10,165 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 9,128 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 9,124 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2006 7,363 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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R14 DML is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Purple with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R14 DML, 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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R14 DML is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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