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S344 KPR

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Orange Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,403 mi
Last recorded60,403 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS344 KPR
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 60,403 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 May 2019 60,403 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 59,744 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 59,744 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 58,387 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 58,378 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2015 51,872 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 51,872 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 49,451 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 48,138 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 47,779 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 47,763 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 47,052 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 46,101 miles

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 46,101 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 37,105 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 18,562 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 18,360 miles

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

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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S344 KPR is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Orange with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S344 KPR, 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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S344 KPR is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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