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V218 NJW

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,822 mi
Last recorded48,822 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV218 NJW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 48,822 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 48,822 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 47,538 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 47,335 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 46,636 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 46,140 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,803 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 45,790 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 45,148 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 44,230 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 43,438 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 43,438 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 43,247 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 40,449 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 26,328 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 19,166 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 18,787 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,018 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 18,007 miles

Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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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V218 NJW is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V218 NJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V218 NJW registered?

V218 NJW is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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