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T240 OBV

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,352 mi
Last recorded34,352 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT240 OBV
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 34,352 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 34,323 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 34,304 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 34,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 34,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 33,415 miles

Front no mudguard fitted at time of test

Rear no mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2020 32,601 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 32,472 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 32,265 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 32,264 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 29,992 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 29,940 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (Swing Arm and Rear Frame) (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 27,371 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 24,952 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 24,951 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 23,703 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 22,578 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 21,592 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2011 20,140 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 17,857 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 14,665 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 12,337 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 9,953 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 4,900 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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T240 OBV is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T240 OBV, 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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T240 OBV is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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