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T488 RWC

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

20,890 mi
Last recorded20,890 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 RWC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 20,890 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 20,307 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 19,916 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 19,050 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Driveshaft close to rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2021 18,273 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 18,137 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 17,694 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 16,322 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 13,315 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 12,403 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 12,403 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 12,379 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 12,364 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 31 May 2014 12,351 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 12,051 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 11,881 miles

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 17 May 2011 11,244 miles

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

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

Speedo cable mudgaurd mounting bracket missing and replace with a cable tie

Pass 12 May 2010 10,081 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 May 2009 8,301 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 7,205 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 6 May 2008 7,205 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 1 May 2007 6,193 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 5,043 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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T488 RWC is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T488 RWC, 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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T488 RWC is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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