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T154 BBF

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,481 mi
Last recorded32,481 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT154 BBF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 32,481 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 28,473 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 26,352 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 24,058 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 24,058 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 22,496 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 18,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2012 18,519 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 18,455 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 18,036 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 17,815 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 17,302 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 16,182 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 13,994 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 13,892 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 12,790 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 12,787 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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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T154 BBF is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 T154 BBF, 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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T154 BBF is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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