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T226 FPP

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,278 mi
Last recorded44,278 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT226 FPP
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 44,278 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,411 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,898 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Modified silencer fitted

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 35,893 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 28,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 22,953 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 22,679 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 18,487 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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T226 FPP is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T226 FPP, 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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T226 FPP is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 10 May 1999.

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