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T135 KNW

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,605 mi
Last recorded37,605 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT135 KNW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 37,605 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 37,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 37,187 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 36,154 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 35,968 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 35,129 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2016 34,036 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,486 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 30,456 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 30,175 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,583 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,139 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 27,204 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 27,204 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 24,709 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,878 miles

side stand loose

Pass 25 Aug 2006 15,456 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 15,456 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 2 Sep 2005 12,265 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 12,265 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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T135 KNW is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T135 KNW, 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 T135 KNW registered?

T135 KNW is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 7 July 1999.

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