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V378 KVY

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,729 mi
Last recorded22,729 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV378 KVY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 22,729 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2024 21,888 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 21,155 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 20,648 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 20,632 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 19,877 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 18,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 18,929 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 18,207 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 17,031 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 14,758 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 14,259 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 13,611 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 12,749 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 12,749 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 12,650 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 11,340 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 11,340 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 11,066 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 8,699 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 8,477 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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V378 KVY is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V378 KVY, 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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V378 KVY is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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