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V668 DYB

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,822 mi
Last recorded19,822 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV668 DYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 19,822 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 19,712 miles

advise baffles be repacked

Fail 29 Aug 2018 19,712 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise baffles be repacked

Pass 29 Aug 2017 18,296 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 18,296 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 15,598 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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V668 DYB is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V668 DYB, 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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V668 DYB is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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