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V74 DJC

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,080 mi
Last recorded22,080 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV74 DJC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 22,080 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 22,078 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 21,221 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 21,221 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure Accessory guard - now removed (6.2.12 (a))

Stop lamp not working Control 1 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 20,174 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 19,155 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 18,393 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 17,373 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 17,371 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 13,466 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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V74 DJC is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V74 DJC, 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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V74 DJC is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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