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V438 DLB

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

36,299 mi
Last recorded36,299 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV438 DLB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 36,299 miles

Front tyre perished/cracking

throttle slightly sticky when on right lock

Pass 11 Aug 2023 35,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 34,542 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 34,085 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 34,073 miles

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

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 33,067 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 May 2020 33,067 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 May 2019 31,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 31,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no mud guards fitted.

position of tail light is outside position of n/s/r indicator.

Fail 2 Nov 2017 31,112 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride side stand fixing bolt loose and locking device missing. (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

no mud guards fitted.

position of tail light is outside position of n/s/r indicator.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 29,465 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 29,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slightly fast n/s indicator

Pass 28 Nov 2012 28,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre perished

Fail 28 Nov 2012 28,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

front tyre perished

Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,228 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,385 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 26,383 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 19,544 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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V438 DLB is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V438 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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V438 DLB is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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