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T390 BCY

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Grey Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

22,578 mi
Last recorded22,578 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT390 BCY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 22,578 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 22,578 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 21,615 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 21,597 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 21,338 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 20,696 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 20,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 20,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 19,621 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 18,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 18,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 18,877 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 17,952 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 16,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 16,469 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 15,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 13,591 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 13,582 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 27 May 2006 12,624 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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T390 BCY is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Grey with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 T390 BCY, 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 T390 BCY registered?

T390 BCY is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 17 April 1999.

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