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T535 BHY

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,313 mi
Last recorded50,313 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT535 BHY
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 50,313 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 49,752 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 49,555 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 48,763 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 47,695 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 47,680 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2019 47,127 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 46,379 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 44,580 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 43,384 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 42,181 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 40,366 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear brake adjustment close to stop

Pass 10 Jul 2013 39,128 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 37,836 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 35,749 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,681 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 33,869 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 33,869 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,095 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 32,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 30,445 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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T535 BHY is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T535 BHY, 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 T535 BHY registered?

T535 BHY is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 7 July 1999.

Is T535 BHY safe to buy?

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