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T63 TPU

1998 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,294 mi
Last recorded26,294 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha XVS65016,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT63 TPU
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 26,294 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 26,008 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 26,008 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 25,150 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 24,770 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 24,742 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 24,031 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 23,895 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,424 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,698 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2009 22,534 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 22,381 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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T63 TPU is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,680 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T63 TPU, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T63 TPU registered?

T63 TPU is a 1998 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T63 TPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T63 TPU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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