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T56 NMJ

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

17,992 mi
Last recorded17,992 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT56 NMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 17,992 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Aug 2023 15,275 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 15,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 15,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 15,064 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 14,486 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 14,486 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 14,418 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 14,411 miles

Rear mudguard cracked but secure

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle slightly sticking

Pass 12 Apr 2016 14,167 miles

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

rear mudguard modified and cracked around mounting

throttle operation sticking slightly

Fail 12 Apr 2016 14,167 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear mudguard modified and cracked around mounting

throttle operation sticking slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2015 13,575 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate damaged

Pass 3 May 2014 12,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

rear number plate damaged/cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2013 11,140 miles

rear number plate damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2012 10,780 miles

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

Rear tyre in poor condition/perished

Pass 6 Aug 2010 10,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 10,452 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)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 10,117 miles

Left handlebar grip loose.

Number plate broken.

Number plate undersize.

Fail 26 Feb 2007 10,117 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)

Left handlebar grip loose.

Number plate broken.

Number plate undersize.

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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T56 NMJ is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T56 NMJ, 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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T56 NMJ is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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