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S65 KDY

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

25,275 mi
Last recorded25,275 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS65 KDY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 25,275 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 25,098 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect suggest fluid change to heavier weight say 15w (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2022 23,621 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 23,602 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 21,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 19,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear position lamp only working 50%

rear stop lamp only working 50%

Fail 30 May 2019 19,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

rear position lamp only working 50%

rear stop lamp only working 50%

Pass 1 Jun 2018 18,703 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 18,702 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)

Front Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly grip deteriorated (6.2.1f)

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. cable stretched in offside lock (6.2.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 16,632 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 16,598 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2013

front mudguard missing

Pass 28 Apr 2012 14,667 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 13,677 miles

no mudgards fitted at time of test

Pass 1 May 2010 12,570 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 11,442 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 9,790 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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S65 KDY is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S65 KDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S65 KDY registered?

S65 KDY is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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