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R4 KON

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Grey Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,340 mi
Last recorded40,340 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 KON
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 40,340 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 40,339 miles

Central Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 40,322 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 40,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 39,980 miles

ex noisey

Pass 1 Oct 2016 39,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 39,600 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 43,362 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 40,488 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 35,337 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 25,993 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 23,260 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 20,204 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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R4 KON is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Grey with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R4 KON, 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 R4 KON registered?

R4 KON is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 13 October 1999.

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