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T478 OUB

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,455 mi
Last recorded28,455 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT478 OUB
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 28,455 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 24,302 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 23,659 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 23,168 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 22,483 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 21,203 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 20,823 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 20,439 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 20,240 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 19,917 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 19,704 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 19,049 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 18,278 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 17,712 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 16,803 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 15,363 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 13,554 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 12,305 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 10,453 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 10,446 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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T478 OUB is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T478 OUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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T478 OUB is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 9 August 1999.

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