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T468 ALJ

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,687 mi
Last recorded51,687 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT468 ALJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 51,687 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 51,687 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 40,580 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 37,417 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired crack in lens (1.2.3a)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 37,417 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired crack in lens (1.2.3a)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 33,670 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2014 30,519 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

rear shok not seen not accesable

Pass 18 Jul 2014 30,519 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

rear shok not seen not accesable

Pass 11 Oct 2012 29,228 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 29,003 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,625 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 24,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 May 2008 18,713 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 14,758 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 13,923 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 13,923 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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T468 ALJ is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T468 ALJ, 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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T468 ALJ is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 13 March 1999.

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