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V625 EFA

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,348 mi
Last recorded53,348 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV625 EFA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 53,348 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 52,269 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 50,488 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 48,488 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 47,460 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 46,811 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 46,753 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 46,097 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 41,901 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main frame corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 39,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 39,940 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 39,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 38,295 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 37,291 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 37,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 10 Aug 2013 34,861 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 32,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 27,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 16,836 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 8,050 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 7,868 miles

rear tyre offside wall slight cracks

Pass 23 Feb 2008 6,988 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 6,888 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 6,740 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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V625 EFA is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V625 EFA, 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 V625 EFA registered?

V625 EFA is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V625 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V625 EFA shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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