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V222 YAM

2009 Yamaha XVS650

White Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,249 mi
Last recorded15,249 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Yamaha XVS6509,163 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV222 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 15,249 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 15,249 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 11,905 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 8,204 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 7,650 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 6,328 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 5,243 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 3,951 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 3,043 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 2,087 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 2,087 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 1,980 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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V222 YAM is a 2009 Yamaha XVS650 in White with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 9,163 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 V222 YAM, 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 17 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V222 YAM registered?

V222 YAM is a 2009 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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The MOT history for V222 YAM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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