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T229 RCF

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,256 mi
Last recorded14,256 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT229 RCF
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 14,256 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 14,256 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 14,256 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 13,814 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 13,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 13,197 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 12,563 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 12,476 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 12,317 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 12,289 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 12,238 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 12,205 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 12,155 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear tyre slightly soft

Pass 18 Aug 2012 12,155 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear tyre slightly soft

Pass 25 Aug 2011 12,039 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Jun 2009 11,628 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 9,968 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 9,112 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 7,780 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 7,780 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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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T229 RCF is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T229 RCF, 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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T229 RCF is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 9 July 1999.

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