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T263 SAS

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,233 mi
Last recorded18,233 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT263 SAS
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 18,233 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 17,890 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 16,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 14,696 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 14,695 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp not working leaver (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 13,544 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 10,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard missing

Fail 24 Jun 2016 10,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard missing

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 May 2015 10,327 miles

Exhaust slightly noisey.

Pass 21 Apr 2014 9,426 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 9,194 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 9,019 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 8,703 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 8,158 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 8,158 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 7,472 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 6,643 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 5,699 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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T263 SAS is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 T263 SAS, 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 T263 SAS registered?

T263 SAS is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is T263 SAS safe to buy?

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