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Y437 KNT

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,123 mi
Last recorded76,123 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY437 KNT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 76,123 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 52,973 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 36,773 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 11,707 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 11,082 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 10,821 miles

Headlight has a beam correcter fitted to alter the low beam aim.

Pass 28 Jun 2019 10,721 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 10,690 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 10,636 miles

headlamp converter fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 10,542 miles

headlamp converter fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 10,413 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 9,870 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 9,767 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 9,460 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 May 2010 8,853 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 8,456 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 7,870 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 7,107 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2007 7,107 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 6,439 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 6,414 miles

Front Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

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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Y437 KNT is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y437 KNT, 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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Y437 KNT is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is Y437 KNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y437 KNT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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