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V497 DFH

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Purple Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,904 mi
Last recorded19,904 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV497 DFH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 19,904 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 18,197 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 18,182 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 18,181 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 18,158 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 18,127 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 18,111 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 18,053 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 17,796 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 17,781 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2007 17,027 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 16,704 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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V497 DFH is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Purple with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V497 DFH, 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 V497 DFH registered?

V497 DFH is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is V497 DFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V497 DFH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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