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S243 UNF

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,092 mi
Last recorded36,092 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 UNF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 36,092 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

motorcycle has been bobber converted.

Pass 20 Jul 2019 35,804 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 35,805 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Brake lever pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower spacing washers missing on diff mounting

Pass 4 Apr 2015 35,784 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,471 miles

slight play rear wheel bearing

Fail 4 Apr 2013 35,145 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,145 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 35,032 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 35,026 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,026 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 303,197 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,267 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 19,675 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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S243 UNF is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S243 UNF, 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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S243 UNF is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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