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V284 KGF

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

59,999 mi
Last recorded59,999 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV284 KGF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 59,999 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 59,999 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 59,379 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 57,584 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 56,140 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 54,875 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 54,045 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 52,694 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 52,694 miles

Central Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,301 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 49,423 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 47,419 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 13,796 miles

exhusts not standard

slight sticking on front brake

Pass 1 Jun 2013 40,905 miles

front brake has very slight binding

Pass 31 May 2012 37,221 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 32,538 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 31 May 2011 32,538 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 27,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 21,472 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

rear brake linkage slightly worn

Fail 31 May 2008 16,984 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 May 2008 16,984 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 9,335 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 9,130 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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V284 KGF is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V284 KGF, 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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V284 KGF is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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