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V865 DBA

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,278 mi
Last recorded52,278 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV865 DBA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 52,278 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 46,559 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 43,420 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 43,411 miles

Inner Rear Lower Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 35,896 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 31,509 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 27,579 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 27,579 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 24,246 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,004 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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V865 DBA 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 80%.

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 V865 DBA, 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 V865 DBA registered?

V865 DBA is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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