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V280 DHH

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,264 mi
Last recorded26,264 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV280 DHH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 26,264 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 24,719 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 24,719 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 24,692 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 24,658 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2016 24,648 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 24,639 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 24,416 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 24,219 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 23,375 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 21,716 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 20,404 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 19,160 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 17,410 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 17,410 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 13,655 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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V280 DHH is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V280 DHH, 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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V280 DHH is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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