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V565 DPY

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,220 mi
Last recorded18,220 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV565 DPY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 18,220 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 18,021 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 18,021 miles

Rear Pillion seat insecure rear subframe loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 17,938 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 17,543 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 17,543 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 17,314 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 17,040 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 16,671 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 16,473 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 16,199 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 15,619 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 15,018 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 15,007 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2013 14,509 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 13,525 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 11,673 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 11,583 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2008 11,375 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 10,925 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 9,425 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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V565 DPY is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V565 DPY, 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 V565 DPY registered?

V565 DPY is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V565 DPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V565 DPY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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