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V223 ETT

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

54,566 mi
Last recorded54,566 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV223 ETT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 54,566 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 54,014 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 53,267 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 52,040 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 51,244 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 50,564 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 49,881 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 49,291 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 46,711 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 45,587 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 36,879 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 35,076 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 33,587 miles

Indicators & Switch masked over at time of test

Pass 14 May 2011 27,138 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 21,925 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 21,852 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 12,513 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 8,598 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 7,981 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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V223 ETT is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V223 ETT, 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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V223 ETT is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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