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V940 HDW

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,520 mi
Last recorded25,520 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV940 HDW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 25,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre cracked

Rear Rear Tyre Cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2025 24,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

tyres cracking

Fail 5 Apr 2025 24,535 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

tyres cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2024 22,815 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 22,815 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 22,037 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 21,560 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 21,152 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 20,314 miles

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

front mud guard missing

Pass 2 Nov 2018 19,482 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 19,482 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 17,972 miles

no front mud guard fitted

rear stop & tail light to n/s of machine

Fail 31 Aug 2016 17,964 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

no front mud guard fitted

rear stop & tail light to n/s of machine

Pass 9 Jun 2015 16,715 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 15,613 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 15,613 miles

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 13,705 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 13,568 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 12,921 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 12,546 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 11,553 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 11,230 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 10,536 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 10,017 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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V940 HDW is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V940 HDW, 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 V940 HDW registered?

V940 HDW is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 13 September 1999.

Is V940 HDW safe to buy?

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