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V233 JBH

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,895 mi
Last recorded34,895 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV233 JBH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 34,895 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 34,895 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 33,854 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 32,140 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 32,140 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 32,108 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 31,650 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 30,077 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 29,115 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 28,999 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 28,999 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,769 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 27,951 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 27,951 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,918 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 23,601 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,418 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 22,108 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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V233 JBH is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V233 JBH, 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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V233 JBH is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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