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T490 RVE

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

16,586 mi
Last recorded16,586 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT490 RVE
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 16,586 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 15,455 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 14,846 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 14,130 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 13,572 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 10,739 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 10,150 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 9,612 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 9,612 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 8,375 miles

Front tyre perished

Pass 31 Jan 2015 7,338 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 7,052 miles

light cracking to tread of front tyre.

Fail 7 Oct 2011 6,423 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 6,423 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 6,365 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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T490 RVE is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T490 RVE, 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 T490 RVE registered?

T490 RVE is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 5 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T490 RVE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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