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V179 EHT

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

11,499 mi
Last recorded11,499 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 EHT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 11,499 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 8,746 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 8,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 8,204 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 7,227 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 7,196 miles

rear tyre very badly perished, strongly recommend replacement

Pass 5 Jul 2010 7,188 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 7,144 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 7,144 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 6,616 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 6,318 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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V179 EHT is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V179 EHT, 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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V179 EHT is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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