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V196 ECY

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

13,101 mi
Last recorded13,101 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV196 ECY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 13,101 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 13,006 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 12,359 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 12,359 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 10,944 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 10,944 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 9,106 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 9,085 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 7,886 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 5,758 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 4,492 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 4,338 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 4,135 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 3,929 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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V196 ECY is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V196 ECY, 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 V196 ECY registered?

V196 ECY is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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