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V260 FSF

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,661 mi
Last recorded21,661 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV260 FSF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 21,661 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 21,639 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 May 2017 21,569 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 21,173 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 20,786 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 19,571 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 19,499 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 19,204 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 18,039 miles

number plate may not be legal

Fail 27 Jul 2009 18,031 miles

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

number plate may not be legal

Pass 1 May 2008 15,842 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 12,552 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 12,552 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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V260 FSF is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V260 FSF, 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 V260 FSF registered?

V260 FSF is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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