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T504 RHJ

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

27,893 mi
Last recorded27,893 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT504 RHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 27,893 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 1mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2025 23,145 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 21,960 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 21,958 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2015 21,169 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 21,169 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 20,432 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 20,432 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 18,955 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 18,083 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 16,564 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 14,666 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 11,109 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 7,295 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 3,732 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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T504 RHJ 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 73.3%.

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 T504 RHJ, 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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T504 RHJ is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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