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T144 JAW

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

3,254 mi
Last recorded3,254 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT144 JAW
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 3,254 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 3,236 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 3,215 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 3,193 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 3,172 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 3,150 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 3,129 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 3,108 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 3,067 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 3,067 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 3,053 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 3,013 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 2,986 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 2,916 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 2,825 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 2,590 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 2,494 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 2,452 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 2,401 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 2,265 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 2,166 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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T144 JAW is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 T144 JAW, 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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T144 JAW is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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