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V39 GBY

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,090 mi
Last recorded30,090 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV39 GBY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 30,090 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 29,961 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 29,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 29,485 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 28,430 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 28,177 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 27,742 miles

exhaust noisy but as expected from a bike off this sort, front mud guard missing

Pass 29 Mar 2017 27,238 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 26,239 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 26,235 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 24,048 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 203,228 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 23,228 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2007 185,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 13,296 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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V39 GBY is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V39 GBY, 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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V39 GBY is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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