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T544 VMA

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,153 mi
Last recorded14,153 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT544 VMA
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 14,153 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 13,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 13,383 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 12,567 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 11,787 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 10,580 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 8,042 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 8,036 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 8,022 miles

Centre Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 8,022 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 8,010 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 7,993 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 7,993 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 7,901 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 7,901 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 7,860 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 7,851 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 7,835 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 7,773 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 7,773 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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T544 VMA is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T544 VMA, 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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T544 VMA is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T544 VMA safe to buy?

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