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V306 DLB

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,677 mi
Last recorded47,677 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV306 DLB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 47,677 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE CYLINDER CLIP MISSING

Pass 19 Sep 2024 47,344 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 47,245 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 47,080 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 46,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 46,223 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 44,922 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 43,650 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

hand brake only just met requirement at 16%

rear bake light switch deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2016 41,777 miles

Centre handbrake close to limit

Fail 28 Jul 2014 39,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 39,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,327 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 37,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 34,874 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 34,852 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 30,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 24,638 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 20,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 19,528 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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V306 DLB is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Red 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 V306 DLB, 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 V306 DLB registered?

V306 DLB is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V306 DLB safe to buy?

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