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V701 DNA

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,972 mi
Last recorded28,972 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV701 DNA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 28,972 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 28,790 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,187 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 19,198 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 14,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 25 Mar 2010 14,229 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 6,792 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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V701 DNA is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V701 DNA, 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 V701 DNA registered?

V701 DNA is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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