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T271 LYB

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,099 mi
Last recorded26,099 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT271 LYB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 26,099 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 22,878 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 22,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 19,649 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 16,694 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 16,088 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 15,541 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 14,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 14,500 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 13,966 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 13,111 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 10,773 miles

front tyre has small cracks between tread pattern

Pass 7 Sep 2007 7,215 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 7,210 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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T271 LYB is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T271 LYB, 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 T271 LYB registered?

T271 LYB is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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