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T261 ARM

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,560 mi
Last recorded24,560 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT261 ARM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2022 24,560 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 24,166 miles

Central Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Central Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 24,141 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 23,771 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 23,771 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working rear brake light switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 23,192 miles

Central Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Central Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 22,725 miles

Central Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Central Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 22,328 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,911 miles

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

Centre Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Centre Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Centre Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 21,388 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 20,727 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 20,517 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 19,191 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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T261 ARM is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T261 ARM, 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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T261 ARM is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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