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V834 PBH

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,580 mi
Last recorded50,580 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV834 PBH
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 50,580 miles

Front tyre has slight perishing

Fail 10 Aug 2022 50,576 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also has cracking on the side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre has slight perishing

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

Stop lamp insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 50,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp beam image poor

Pass 25 Feb 2020 49,214 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel tank has corrosion on top.

Fail 14 Feb 2020 49,214 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 48,660 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 48,658 miles

Steering lock stop maladjusted handle bar top yoke hitting tank when turned on right lock (2.1.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 47,923 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

n/s steering stop slightly maladjusted.

slight movement in rear wheel.

Fail 4 May 2017 47,923 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride top yoke pinch bolt missing. (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

n/s steering stop slightly maladjusted.

slight movement in rear wheel.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 45,382 miles

advise lights taped up

Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,945 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 44,091 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 43,015 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 39,360 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 36,145 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 36,145 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 7 May 2009 32,746 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 32,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2007 29,333 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 26,257 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 22,684 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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V834 PBH is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V834 PBH, 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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V834 PBH is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 November 1999.

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