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S917 VPV

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

18,354 mi
Last recorded18,354 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS917 VPV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 18,354 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 18,264 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 17,614 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 17,614 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 16,429 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 16,347 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 16,226 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 15,823 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 14,612 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 13,947 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2016 12,706 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 11,818 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 10,891 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 9,888 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 8,913 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 5,630 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 5,405 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 5,129 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 4,874 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 2,481 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 282 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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S917 VPV is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S917 VPV, 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 S917 VPV registered?

S917 VPV is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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