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V783 GLB

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

12,663 mi
Last recorded12,663 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV783 GLB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 12,663 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 11,753 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 10,413 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 10,056 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 10,056 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 9,375 miles

bolt missing from rear exhaust silencer,secure at time of test

oil leak on engine,rear cylinder area

Pass 25 Jun 2021 8,179 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 7,748 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 6,008 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 4,744 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 4,736 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 4,568 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 4,287 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 4,282 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 3,908 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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V783 GLB is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V783 GLB, 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 V783 GLB registered?

V783 GLB is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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