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G5 XVS

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

15,603 mi
Last recorded15,603 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 XVS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 15,603 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 12,997 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 12,967 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2024 10,746 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 10,224 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 9,693 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 8,209 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 7,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 7,085 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 6,602 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 5,574 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 4,748 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 3,904 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 2,619 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 1,104 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 789 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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G5 XVS is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 G5 XVS, 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 G5 XVS registered?

G5 XVS is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 August 1999.

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The MOT history for G5 XVS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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