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V396 KJN

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

25,374 mi
Last recorded25,374 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV396 KJN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 25,374 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 22,016 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 22,016 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 21,986 miles

Front 1x bent spoke on front wheel

Pass 17 May 2019 21,981 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent 1 spoke bent (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 21,980 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 21,979 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 21,954 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 21,901 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 21,726 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 21,541 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 21,389 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 21,388 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 21,387 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 20,900 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 20,566 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 20,566 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 19,971 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,056 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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V396 KJN is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black 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 V396 KJN, 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 V396 KJN registered?

V396 KJN is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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