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V942 JGU

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Purple Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,644 mi
Last recorded13,644 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV942 JGU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 13,644 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 11,617 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 7,817 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 7,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 7,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose insecure fuel hose clip not fitted around joint at fuel tap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 7,776 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 7,061 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 7,057 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 6,923 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 6,919 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 6,814 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 6,685 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 6,681 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 6,607 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 6,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Sep 2010 6,295 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 6,149 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 5,951 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 5,718 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 5,466 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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V942 JGU is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Purple with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V942 JGU, 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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V942 JGU is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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