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V43 DVU

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

6,660 mi
Last recorded6,660 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV43 DVU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 6,660 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 6,660 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre fouling another component tyre rubbing rear indicator wires (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 6,660 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 6,661 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 6,661 miles

Central Front Upper Hydraulic brake control feels spongy front brake is spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 6,660 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. mount loose (7.1.1.c)

Pass 20 May 2013 18,879 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 17,377 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 16,362 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 15,365 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 14,472 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 11,963 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 10,356 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 56,254 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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V43 DVU is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V43 DVU, 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 V43 DVU registered?

V43 DVU is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 11 September 1999.

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