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V499 FAE

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

10,372 mi
Last recorded10,372 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV499 FAE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 10,372 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 10,268 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 10,165 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 10,161 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 10,074 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 10,007 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 9,869 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 9,672 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 9,272 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 8,656 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 8,523 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 8,418 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 8,351 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 8,183 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 7,431 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 6,886 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 6,476 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 5,138 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 3,797 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 3,777 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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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V499 FAE is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V499 FAE, 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 V499 FAE registered?

V499 FAE is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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