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V727 HHB

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

29,032 mi
Last recorded29,032 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV727 HHB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 29,032 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/s shoulder on wear marker, uneven wear to tyre and light perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel tank damaged

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm corroded in front of rear tyre (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear drive shaft at wheel hub weeping oil (possibly from drain plug)

Fail 27 Sep 2022 29,027 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/s shoulder on wear marker, uneven wear to tyre and light perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel tank damaged

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm corroded in front of rear tyre (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear drive shaft at wheel hub weeping oil (possibly from drain plug)

Pass 20 Jul 2021 28,729 miles

Gear linkage worn

Fail 14 Jul 2021 28,685 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel Excessive brake lever travel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Gear linkage worn

Pass 1 Aug 2019 28,089 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 27,728 miles

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 27,350 miles

Front Brake has little reserve travel

Pass 9 May 2015 27,156 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 26,941 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 26,698 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,035 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 26,029 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 24,789 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 23,532 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 23,532 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 21,911 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 19,811 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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V727 HHB is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 V727 HHB, 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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V727 HHB is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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