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T398 RAA

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

19,101 mi
Last recorded19,101 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT398 RAA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 19,101 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 18,041 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 17,222 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 16,592 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 15,877 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 14,950 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 14,133 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 13,498 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 12,735 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 12,016 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 11,311 miles

Both tyres are perished

Fail 17 Mar 2015 10,803 miles

Both tires in poor condition and perished.

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 10,803 miles

Both tires in poor condition and perished.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 10,115 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 9,220 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 7,953 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 7,781 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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T398 RAA is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 T398 RAA, 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 T398 RAA registered?

T398 RAA is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 10 April 1999.

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