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V174 DDX

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

19,112 mi
Last recorded19,112 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV174 DDX
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 19,112 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 18,525 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 18,525 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swingingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working front (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp not working rear (4.2.1 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 17,883 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort rear (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 17,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 17,487 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 17,398 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 17,313 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 16,795 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 16,293 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 15,581 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 14,302 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 11,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 May 2008 11,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 May 2007 10,962 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 9,794 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 9,794 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

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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V174 DDX 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 V174 DDX, 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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V174 DDX is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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