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V235 DSO

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,665 mi
Last recorded22,665 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV235 DSO
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 22,665 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 22,471 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 22,291 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 21,164 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 20,053 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 16,822 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 14,969 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 14,643 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 14,617 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 12,011 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 9,867 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 95,747 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 95,747 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 9,395 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 8,912 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 8,912 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 8,496 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 8,472 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 8,458 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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V235 DSO 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 84.2%.

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 V235 DSO, 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 V235 DSO registered?

V235 DSO is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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