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T401 VAJ

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,706 mi
Last recorded30,706 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT401 VAJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 30,706 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlight mask converter fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 30,275 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlight mask converter fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2023 30,019 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

front tyre showing signs of perishing and has a cut across the tread

headlight mask converter fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2022 29,591 miles

Front Tyre perishing to sidewalls

Pass 28 May 2021 28,518 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 28,517 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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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T401 VAJ is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 T401 VAJ, 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 T401 VAJ registered?

T401 VAJ is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 17 August 1999.

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