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V501 ECH

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

20,958 mi
Last recorded20,958 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV501 ECH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 20,958 miles

Front both front fork dust seals heavily perished

Pass 13 May 2025 20,697 miles

Front both fork dust seals perished

Pass 12 Jun 2024 20,569 miles

Front both front fork dust seals perished

Pass 14 Jun 2023 20,441 miles

Offside Front fork dust seal heavily perished

Pass 17 May 2022 20,100 miles

Front both front fork dust seals perished

Pass 10 May 2021 19,938 miles

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

Front both front fork dust seals heavily perished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2020 19,925 miles

Both front fork seal dust covers perished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 19,762 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension swing arm has slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 19,757 miles

Front both front fork dust seals perished

Pass 7 Jun 2017 19,616 miles

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired temporary repair (1.1.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 19,363 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 19,363 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 19,089 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 18,578 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 18,577 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 May 2012 18,391 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 18,075 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 17,695 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 17,277 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 16,189 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 16,189 miles

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 16,189 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 15,679 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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V501 ECH is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V501 ECH, 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 V501 ECH registered?

V501 ECH is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V501 ECH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V501 ECH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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