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T542 MHN

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

34,884 mi
Last recorded34,884 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT542 MHN
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 34,884 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 34,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 34,321 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 33,069 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre has various cuts on tyre wall

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 32,382 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre has various cracks on sidewall

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 32,381 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Central Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre has various cracks on sidewall

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 31,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 28,114 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 28,113 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 27,224 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 27,224 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2017 27,132 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 27,132 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 May 2016 26,901 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust baffles fitted (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 26,901 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)

Exhaust noisy exhaust baffles fitted (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 26,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

exhaust baffles fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2015 26,866 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)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 26,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 26,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 25,527 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,397 miles

advise travel on footbrake

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

advise fuel cap rubber slight perishing

advise underside swinging arm showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,219 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,709 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,110 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 16,352 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 14,484 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 14,257 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
Full Yamaha XVS650 reliability report

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T542 MHN is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 T542 MHN, 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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T542 MHN is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 5 June 1999.

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