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T291 HCY

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Gold Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

23,481 mi
Last recorded23,481 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT291 HCY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 23,481 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 23,458 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2020 21,685 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 20,077 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre cracked and perrished

Pass 27 Oct 2017 17,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 16,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 15,780 miles

REAR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 21 Mar 2014 15,299 miles
Pass 27 May 2012 14,887 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 14,116 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 13,556 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 12,670 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 12,649 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 8,260 miles

Front 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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T291 HCY is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Gold with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 T291 HCY, 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 T291 HCY registered?

T291 HCY is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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