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V152 KPU

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

35,119 mi
Last recorded35,119 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV152 KPU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 35,119 miles

Central Rear Lower Number plate light projecting red light onto rear number plate

Fail 25 Jul 2026 35,119 miles

Central Rear Lower Number plate light projecting red light onto rear number plate

Offside Front Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose Front engine mounting bolt loose. Tightened bolts PRS (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 34,717 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 34,195 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 32,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 31,178 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 30,393 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 30,281 miles

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

slight travel in front suspension

Pass 13 Apr 2017 29,031 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,597 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 27,864 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 27,090 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 27,090 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 25,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

exhaust bolt missing from manifold.

fitted with two blue daytime running lights.

Fail 25 Oct 2012 25,980 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

two blue daytime running lights

Pass 9 Oct 2011 24,548 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 22,554 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 21,381 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,927 miles

Front tyre close to legal wear limit.Will need changing soon.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,746 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 16,382 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,944 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 13,477 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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V152 KPU is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V152 KPU, 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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V152 KPU is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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