MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front tyre perished/cracking
throttle slightly sticky when on right lock
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
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))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
no mud guards fitted.
position of tail light is outside position of n/s/r indicator.
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.
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
slightly fast n/s indicator
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
front tyre perished
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
front tyre perished
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?
Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was V438 DLB registered?
V438 DLB is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 17 September 1999.
Is V438 DLB safe to buy?
The MOT history for V438 DLB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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