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V692 KWU

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,178 mi
Last recorded54,178 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV692 KWU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 54,178 miles

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

Front Front tyre has age related cracks but no ply or cord exposed. (Tyre's date of manufacture is May 2025 - five year old tyre - hence age related cracks)

Rear Rear wheel spokes coated in grease so unable to check for corrosion

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Tape partially covering 1st & 4th characters (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 May 2025 54,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Major leak of exhaust gasses from front exhaust manifold to cylinder head area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Front tyre has age related cracks however no ply or cord exposed

Rear Rear tyre has age related cracks but no ply or cord exposed

Rear Rear wheel spokes rusty

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2024 52,058 miles

Front Anti-slip rubber missing from riders foot pegs

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Gear pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing/bush or pivot

Pass 24 May 2023 50,229 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 50,223 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2021 48,254 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 47,591 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 41,797 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 39,502 miles

Central Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 39,502 miles

Central Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 36,366 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 33,234 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 28,460 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 26,376 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 26,376 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 21,487 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 18,987 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 18,987 miles

Brake pedal attachment screws missing. (3.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 17,272 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 13,283 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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V692 KWU is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V692 KWU, 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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V692 KWU is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 18 September 1999.

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