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T237 AFG

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,940 mi
Last recorded21,940 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT237 AFG
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 21,940 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 21,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 21,496 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 21,271 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 20,112 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 19,176 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 16,678 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 15,032 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 11,648 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b)

front tyre showing signs of cracking in the side wall

Pass 13 Jun 2014 11,648 miles

front tyre showing signs of cracking in the side wall

Pass 17 Jun 2013 10,283 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 10,283 miles

Centre Front Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Centre Front Lower Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 10,224 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 9,967 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 9,960 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 9,676 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 8,944 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 7,108 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 7,108 miles

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

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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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T237 AFG is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T237 AFG, 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 T237 AFG registered?

T237 AFG is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 3 June 1999.

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