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T527 XTA

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Blue Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,407 mi
Last recorded27,407 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT527 XTA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 27,407 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded rear swingarm (6.1.1a)

rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Sep 2015 27,406 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded rear swingarm (6.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 27,406 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

slight cracking in rear tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2014 27,406 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

slight cracking in rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2013 26,902 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 26,902 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 25,930 miles

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

swing-arm slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 25,394 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 25,393 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 22,671 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 22,671 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 20,687 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 20,687 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 18,855 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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T527 XTA is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Blue with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T527 XTA, 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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T527 XTA is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 17 June 1999.

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