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R983 SBL

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

20,612 mi
Last recorded20,612 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 SBL
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 20,612 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 May 2021 20,586 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 29 May 2020 20,532 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 16 May 2019 20,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

headlamp mask converter fitted

Pass 26 May 2018 19,131 miles

headlamp mask fitted

nearside foot rest slight damage

Fail 26 May 2018 19,131 miles

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

headlamp mask fitted

nearside foot rest slight damage

Pass 26 May 2017 18,965 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 18,943 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 18,595 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 18,595 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 16,627 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 14,286 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 14,286 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 13,655 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2011 13,655 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 13,370 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 11,730 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 6,907 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 5,700 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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R983 SBL is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R983 SBL, 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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R983 SBL is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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