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V670 DYB

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,333 mi
Last recorded30,333 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV670 DYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 30,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

no mudguard fitted front or rear

Fail 21 Aug 2024 30,333 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

no mudguard fitted front or rear

Pass 12 Jun 2021 30,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

No mud guards fitted at time of test

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

Fail 29 May 2021 30,240 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect Too small (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

No mud guards fitted at time of test

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 30,148 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisey

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

No mud guards fitted at time of test

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

Single seat fitted at time of test ,no rear foot pegs fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2018 30,137 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Too small (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisey

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1:6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front and rear mudguards missing

No rear foot pegs fitted,single seat bike

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 29,393 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 28,154 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 28,154 miles

Centre Front Horn not working Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Centre Front Position lamp switch does not operate the front and rear position lamps No light switch to turn on position lamps front or rear (1.1.4c)

Centre Rear Rear position lamp missing no rear reflector (1.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies stop lamp not illuminating immediately rear brake applied (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly throttle handle bar grip insecure (6.2.1f)

Centre Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars Handlebars on either full lock strike tank both sides (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2015 27,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 27,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 22,377 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,833 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 May 2009 18,752 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 14,792 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 14,792 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 11,046 miles

front brake noisey

Pass 6 May 2006 7,292 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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V670 DYB is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V670 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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V670 DYB is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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