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V129 KEW

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

20,180 mi
Last recorded20,180 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV129 KEW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 20,180 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 19,595 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 18,982 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 18,112 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 16,587 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 15,445 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 13,961 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 13,197 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 12,852 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 7,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 20,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 20,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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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V129 KEW is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 V129 KEW, 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 V129 KEW registered?

V129 KEW is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V129 KEW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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